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ISP: Man killed while changing tire on I-80 in Chicago suburb

By Nic Flosi
FOX 32 Chicago
Lansing
Published June 24, 2026 7:44 AM CDT
Published June 24, 2026 7:44 AM CDT

The Brief

    • Sebastian D. Stone, 23, of Carpentersville, was killed Wednesday morning while changing a tire on westbound I-80 near Torrence Avenue in Lansing.
    • Illinois State Police said Stone was outside his vehicle when he was struck by a passing vehicle around 5:28 a.m. and died at the scene.
    • The crash remains under investigation, and authorities are seeking witnesses or dashcam footage. No information has been released about the vehicle involved or possible charges.

LANSING, Ill. - A man was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while changing a tire along Interstate 80 in Chicago's south suburbs, according to Illinois State Police.

The victim was later identified as Sebastian D. Stone, 23, of Carpentersville.

What we know:

The crash happened around 5:28 a.m. on westbound I-80 near Torrence Avenue in Lansing.

ISP said Stone was outside their car attempting to change a tire when they were struck by a passing vehicle. Stone died at the scene.

SkyFOX over the scene where a person changing a tire was killed on I-80 this morning.

As of 7 a.m., two westbound lanes of I-80 were closed while the investigation took place. Traffic was slowly getting by and delays were expected.

What we don't know:

Officials have also not provided information about the vehicle involved or whether any citations or charges are expected.

What you can do:

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam video is asked to contact ISP at 847-294-4400 or email ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.

The Source: The information in this story came from Illinois State Police.

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