Illinois State Police - Road Report

For Immediate Release:
December 16, 2010
6:30 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 - 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 icy patches in some areas.

Nineteen crashes were handled by the Illinois State Police between 7:30 p.m. on December 15 and 1:00 a.m. December 16. Thirteen (13) crashes alone occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on December 15.

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

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