Effingham County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Illinois State Police Troop 9:
UNIT:
- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9
LOCATION:
- US Route 40 near 1000th Road, Effingham County
DATE and TIME:
- October 21, 2024, at approximately 9:23 p.m.
BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
- Preliminary information indicates the following occurred: ISP Troop 9 responded to a Two Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash involving an Effingham County Sheriff’s Deputy at the above location and time. Unit 1 (2019 Black Ford F150 Truck) driven by 24-year-old Richard Tinker from Saint Peter, IL was traveling behind Unit 2 (2022 Ford Explorer) driven by a 27-year-old Deputy of the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. Unit 1 failed to reduce speed and struck the rear or Unit 2. Unit 2 left the roadway and rolled numerous times. Both Unit 1 driver and Unit 2 driver were transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
CITATIONS:
- Unit 1 driver was cited for Aggravated DUI, DUI, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident and Following Too Closely.
No further information is available.
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