Effingham County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The following information is being released by the Illinois State Police:
At approximately 7:30 pm on Friday February 11, 2022, the Illinois State Police responded to a one vehicle crash on I-70 MP 100 just east of Effingham. Upon arrival, the State Police advised the driver was unresponsive and was transported to HSHS St. Anthony Hospital. Other agencies on scene to assist were the Illinois State Police, Abbott EMS, Teutopolis and Montrose Fire Department.
The Coroner’s office was notified at 8:23 pm by HSHS St. Anthony Hospital that the individual had passed away in the emergency room. The driver was identified as David Marlow, age 52 from Greenup, Illinois.
Preliminary investigation revealed Mr. Marlow was traveling eastbound on I-70, suffered a medical emergency which caused him to run off the road, through the median and across the westbound lanes of I-70. Marlow’s vehicle then struck a small tree on the northside of I-70.
Medical records were requested and toxicology samples were taken by the coroner’s office. The investigation is continuing by the Coroner’s office.
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