Momence, IL – Drivers in eastern Kankakee County are being asked to slow down and use caution this morning after a crash shut down part of a well-traveled roadway near Momence.
According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded to an accident on Route 1/17 near 4300 North, just north of Momence. The crash was reported Wednesday morning, and deputies remain on scene as they work to secure the area and determine the extent of injuries and damage.
Authorities did not immediately release details on how many vehicles were involved or whether any lanes are fully blocked, but officials warned that travel could be slowed as responders continue operating at the scene. Drivers using Rt 1/17 between Momence and the nearby rural corridors may experience delays, particularly during the morning commute.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to reduce speed, remain alert, and consider alternate routes until the roadway is cleared. Additional updates are expected as crews finish their response and investigators assess the cause of the crash.
Residents who were traveling through the area reported seeing emergency vehicles directing traffic around the scene, though conditions may change throughout the morning as tow operations begin.
Anyone with firsthand information or who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office.
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