Riley Vercher Killed in I-57 Crash in Cook County, Illinois

On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 57 in Cook County, Illinois, resulting in the death of Riley Vercher, a 25-year-old resident of Park Forest, Illinois. The incident took place at approximately 4:07 a.m. north of Vollmer Road near Country Club Hills. According to Illinois State Police, the crash involved multiple vehicles, and one of the occupants exited their car only to be struck by a passing vehicle. Vercher was pronounced dead at the scene, while another individual was transported to a local hospital with injuries. The southbound lanes of I-57 were closed at Interstate 80 for several hours as authorities investigated the scene, with all lanes reopening by 10:10 a.m.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Vercher's identity, and the investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, with the I-80 ramp to I-57 southbound also closed during the investigation. No further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released at this time.