Driver injured in shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway

A driver was wounded in a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Sunday evening, authorities said.

Illinois State Police troopers responded to the shooting in the southbound lanes near 18th Street at around 6:28 p.m. According to ISP, both vehicles involved continued southbound, and one crashed into a light pole off the expressway at 36th Street and Wentworth Avenue.

The driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.

As of around 9 p.m., the southbound lanes were shut down between West Cermak Road and West Harrison Street.

Anyone with information on the shooting or who has dash camera video that could assist investigators was asked to call the Illinois State Police Zone 1 at (847) 294-4400 or email at ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov.