Fayette County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12:
WHAT:
- Two Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE:
- Interstate 70 westbound milepost 68, near Bluff City, Fayette County
WHEN:
- April 6, 2022 at approximately 1:45 p.m.
VEHICLES:
- Unit 1 – 2018 White Freightliner Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Combination
- Unit 2 – 2014 Gray Honda CRV
DRIVERS:
- Unit 1- Joseph J. Howell, a 63-year-old male from O’Fallon, MO – Transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Unit 2 – Susan L. Scott, a 61-year-old female from West Falls, NY.
PRELIMINARY:
- A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling behind Unit 2 westbound on Interstate 70 at milepost 68, near Bluff City, Fayette County. Traffic was slowing due to construction. Unit 1 struck the rear of Unit 2 and a construction signal device. Unit 1 then left the roadway to the right and overturned in a ditch. Unit 1 driver was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
CHARGES:
- Unit 1 driver was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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