WB lanes over Murray Baker closed after pedestrian hit on bridge, says State Police | 1470 & 100.3 WMBD

WB lanes over Murray Baker closed after pedestrian hit on bridge, says State Police

Peoria, IL, USA 1470 & 100.3 WMBD

Apr 10, 2026 | 7:12 AM

Westbound lanes on I-74 over the Murray Baker Bridge were shut down Friday morning after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. (25 News)

Illinois State Police told 25 News the crash happened around 5:50 a.m. on the Tazewell County side of the bridge.

A pedestrian reportedly was hit by a vehicle and taken to a hospital.

The westbound lanes of I-74 are closed and being rerouted at Main Street in East Peoria., expected to be closed for an extended period of time.

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