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Illinois State Police Cruiser Hit on I-55 Near Springfield

By Mike Wennmacher Apr 22, 2026 | 12:04 PM

An Illinois State Police cruiser was side swiped by a U-Haul near the East Lake Shore Drive exit in the Springfield area on Tuesday.

The trooper had pulled over a semi and was inspecting it when the U-Haul hit the cruiser despite the cruiser having its lights on.

The driver of the U-Haul 79-year-old Lynn Pulfrey of Rockford, IL was cited for Improper Lane Usage and a Scott’s Law/Move Over Law violation.

Thankfully no one was injured in the incident.