Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2011
Time: 5:32 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - Work
618.973.3050 - Cell
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us


COLLINSVILLE, IL � With the prediction of a winter storm over the next few days Lieutenant Parsons, Illinois State Police District 11 Interim Commander, is urging the public to stay at home unless absolutely necessary.
If someone finds it necessary to leave their home they should ensure they take blankets and plenty of warm clothes such as heavy coats, mittens, and a cap. Also make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas and your cell phone is fully charged. If you become stranded:
* Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where you are, how far it is to possible help, and are certain you will improve your situation.
* To attract attention, light two flares and place one at each end of the car a safe distance away. Hang a brightly colored cloth from your antenna.
* If you are sure the car's exhaust pipe is not blocked, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour or so depending upon the amount of gas in the tank.
* Keep at least one window open slightly. Heavy snow and ice can seal a car shut.
If you have to drive remember to allow much more time to get to your destination, drive very slowly, do not tail gate, and always wear your seatbelt. The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all.

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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office
618.973.3050 - Cell

Illinois State Police - Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 26, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
http://www.isp.state.il.us/
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Illinois State Police District 11 is still looking for a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition.
On January 11, 2011 Richard Hicks, a 25 year-old male, was walking southbound on Illinois Route 157 near Mooney Creek Lane when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. Mr. Hicks was dragged approximately 960 feet north and was dropped in the southbound lanes of Illinois Route 157. Mr. Hicks was then struck by a southbound snowplow. The northbound vehicle fled the scene of the crash.
A witness to the crash described the northbound vehicle that fled the scene as a large silver Ford SUV or a silver full size Ford truck with a camper shell. A Ford grill emblem was found at the scene of the crash and collected as evidence.
Lietienant Brad Parsons, interim District 11 Commander, stated; "I find it hard to believe you don't know you dragged someone 960 feet. Whoever did this knows he/she did it and is trying to hide it. Someone out there has the information that may just bring this person to justice."
Anyone with any information related to this crash is asked to call Trooper K. Gebke at (618)346-3651.

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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office
618.973.3050 - Cell

Illinois State Police - Press Release - Roadside Safety Checks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 26, 2011
Time: 10:59 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced today that the Illinois State Police may conduct Roadside Safety Checks (R.S.C) in the Metro-East area, St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Bond, and Clinton counties, during the month of February.
A roadside safety check is an effective tool for generating voluntary compliance by the motoring public. The potential to come across these checks encourages motorists to arrange designated drivers, keep their consumption of alcohol within the allowable limits, or not drive a motor vehicle after drinking. Safety checks are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.
Across the country, an average of one alcohol-related traffic death occurs every 45 minutes. Alcohol and drug impairment are significant factors in over 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Each year in Illinois, hundreds of lives are lost in alcohol-related crashes. Don�t risk losing your license, your car, and your freedom. If you drive impaired, law enforcement will arrest you.
Officers working the R.S.C. will also be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver�s license, and transporting open alcoholic beverages.
This Roadside Safety Check is funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Road Conditions

For Immediate Release:
January 20, 2011
11:30 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL - As of 11:15 a.m. District 11 Troopers have handled 15 crashes and two to three times as many pull-outs since the morning commute. All of the crashes have been property damage only. There have been no reports of injuries.

Here's the current road conditions for some of the Metro-East:
Most state routes are slushy/snow covered.
IL-255 Right lane is clear.
I-64 PSB through Fairview Heights - all lanes are pretty clear. The rest of I-64 is clearing with slick spots.
I-255 Two of the three lanes are clear.
I-270 Lanes are clear.
I-55/70 from PSB to I-270 is clear.
I-55 north of I-270 one lane clear with some slick spots.
I-70 east of I-55 one lane clear with some slick spots.
WATCH ENTRANCE/EXIT RAMPS AND BRIDGES, THEY MAY STILL BE SLICK.
TROOPERS ARE REPORTING SOME UNEXPECTED ICY PATCHES ON WHAT APPEAR TO BE CLEAR ROADS.

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Road Report

For Immediate Release:
January 20, 2011
8:25 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL - During the last two hours the District 11 Trooper have handled 8 crashes and numerous pull-outs. Most roads are still snow covered and slick.

Currently we are working incidents at:
I-255 north bound @ mile post 13
I-255 in the median at mile post 5
IL163 @IL157
IL111 @ Chain of Rocks Road
IL4 south of I-70
I-64 east bound @IL 157
I-255 @ I-64


If you do not have to get out this morning please don't, but if you do have to leave the house, please remind the public to allow for more time to get to their destination and to be patient.

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Illinois State Police - Road Report

For Immediate Release:
January 20, 2011
6:40 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL - During the overnight hours District 11 Trooper handled 14 crashes and 20 pull-outs. Right now things are pretty quiet but that could change quickly with the morning commute.

Currently the Illinois State Police is NOT handling any crashes NOR are any of the interstates closed/blocked.

If you do not have to get out this morning please don't, but if you do have to leave the house, please remind the public to allow for more time to get to their destination and to be patient.

Some things to check before you leave the house:
Make sure you have a full tank of gas.
Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.
Take a blanket and/or additional warm clothes.

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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-11-00070

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 01/11/2011
Time: 12:08 a.m.
Location: IL Rt. 157 1030 feet south of Mooney Creek Lane
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-00070

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Large Silver Ford SUV
Driver Name: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
City/State of Residence : Unknown
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Unknown

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: International Har 4900 Series
Driver Name: David E. Meyers
Gender: Male
Age: 44
City/State of Residence : Edwardsville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Pedestrian
Name: Richard L. Hicks
Gender: Male
Age: 25
City/State of Residence : Edwardsville, IL.
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: Anderson Hospital (Maryville) - Transferred to St. Louis University Hospital (critical but stable as of 14:15 on 01/11/11)

Narrative:

A pedestrian was walking IL 157 southbound on the northbound side, when he was struck by unit 1. The pedestrian was drug approximately 960 feet to the north on IL 157 by unit 1. Unit 1 fled the scene. The pedestrian came to rest in the south bound lane of IL 157 when he was struck by unit 2. Unit 2 was traveling south on IL 157 when it struck the pedestrian with the snow plow while plowing the snow covered roadway.

A witness reported seeing unit 1 traveling at a high rate of speed and then lost control. The witness further stated that the pedestrian tried to avoid being struck by jumping out of the way of unit 1.

No citations were issued nor arrests made. The investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information on a large Ford SUV (silver or gray) missing a "Ford" grill emblem and damage to a dark colored, possibly black, bug deflector should contact the Illinois State Police.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Illinois State Police - Road Report

For Immediate Release:
January 11, 2011
10:45 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

Since 5:30 a.m. the Illinois State Police has handled 12 crashes in the Metro-East. A truck-tractor semi-trailer jackknifed on I-70 westbound near the Pierron exit (mile post 30) around 8:00 a.m. One westbound lane was shut down but all lanes are now open. None of the crashes have been serious nor are there any reported injuries.

The interstates are clear but blowing snow is starting to cover some areas. Especially the north/south routes.

Please remind the public:
-Overpasses, bridges, and entrance/exit ramps may still be slick.
-Give the snowplows plenty of room and be prepared for them to stop/turn around.
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Illinois State Police - Road Report

 

For Immediate Release:
January 11, 2011
7:35 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

The Illinois State Police have handled three crashes in the Metro-East in the last hour.  None of them have been serious nor have any of them had lane blockage.  There have also been a couple calls for cars sliding into the ditch.

 

Reports coming in from the Troopers on the road indicate that interstate lanes are mostly clear with a little wet and slushy stuff.  Most shoulders and ramps are still snow covered.

 

Please remind the public:

-Make sure your cell phone is fully charged and your vehicle has a full tank of gas.  If you get stranded you need to be able to call for help and stay warm.

-Increase your following distance behind other vehicles.

-Just because you are in an SUV/Truck, doesn't mean you are immune from sliding into a ditch.

-Allow for more time to get to their destination.

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Illinois State Police - Road Report

For Immediate Release:
January 11, 2011
6:20 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL - In the Metro-East the interstates and state routes are passable for the most part.    Drivers are reminded to drive with caution (reduce speed and increase vehicle following distance) as there could still be slick patches in some areas.

 

Troopers working the road have reported that the roads are "snow covered, but passable."  Speeds are averaging 45 mph on the interstates.

Seven crashes were handled by the Illinois State Police during the overnight hours.

Currently the Illinois State Police is NOT handling any crashes NOR are any of the interstates closed/blocked.

 

Please remind the public to allow for more time to get to their destination and to be patient.

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Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 7, 2011
Time: 10:04 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323

COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announces the DUI enforcement activity for the week of Monday, December 27, 2010 through Sunday, January 2, 2011. District 11 Troopers arrested and charged the following subjects with Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
* Kayla Drady, age 23, from St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on December 27, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Jermaine Stiff, age 29, from Alton, Illinois. Arrested on December 27, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Joel Donley, age 45, from Edwardsville, Illinois. Arrested on December 29, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Greg Eastman, age 37, from Charlotte, Iowa. Arrested December 30, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Michael Moore, age 44, from Collinsville, Illinois. Arrested December 30, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Wayne Thompson, age 61, from Florissant, Missouri. Arrested on December 30, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Felicia Bragg, age 37, from East St. Louis, Illinois. Arrested on December 31, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Lance Fister, age 21, from Glenn Carbon, Illinois. Arrested on January 1, 2011 in Madison County for DUI.

* William Walden, age 27, age 27, from Belleville, Illinois. Arrested on January 1, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 5, 2011
Time: 8:24 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announces the results of a roadside safety check (RSC). The RSC was conducted on December 30 at Martin Luther King Dr. and Collinsville Ave in East St. Louis. The RSC resulted in 29 citations and two warnings.
Six citations were issued for driver license offenses, ten people were issued citations for not wearing their seat belts, four people received citations for failure to restrain their child, four alcohol related citations were issued, and five other citations were issued. One person was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Some of the roadside safety checks are funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, division of Traffic Safety.

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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office