I-55 Reopened After RV and Semi Crash Near Livingston Leaves One Airlifted

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A serious collision involving a recreational vehicle and a semi truck prompted emergency responses and temporary highway closures near Livingston on September 29, 2026.

Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to the two vehicle crash at approximately 12:57 p.m. near mile marker 35. The accident forced closures and diversions in the area, with northbound traffic diverted off Exit 33 onto Route 4. Southbound lanes were also temporarily halted to accommodate emergency medical helicopters before reopening after the aircraft departed.

Injuries were reported from the scene, and one occupant was airlifted by medical helicopter to a regional hospital for treatment. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation by state police.