Illinois State Police trooper's vehicle damaged by three-vehicle crash during semi-truck fire response, highlighting Move Over Law concerns.

In Johnson County, Illinois, an Illinois State Police trooper's vehicle was damaged while parked with emergency lights on, managing traffic for a semi-truck fire on Interstate 24. Traffic failed to slow down, leading to a three-vehicle crash and another semi-truck sideswiping the patrol car. The trooper was unharmed. This incident highlights concerns over the Move Over Law, which has seen 19 related crashes and nine trooper injuries in 2024.