Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release
Date: 04/05/2011
Time: 07:58 a.m.
Location: Illinois Route 111- 300 feet north of Artmore Drive
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-01013
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 1999 Ford Explorer
Driver Name: Bobbie Jo Stauder
Gender: Female
Age: 34
City/State of Residence : Mitchell, IL.
Seatbelt use: No
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: Gateway Regional Hospital then St. Louis University Hospital via ARCH
Narrative: Unit #1 was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 111 approximately 300 feet north of Artmore Drive. Unit #1 ran off the road to the right shoulder for an unknown reason. Driver of Unit #1 tried to correct and swerved back onto the roadway, lost control, and overturned. Unit #1 then slid off of the roadway to the right. The driver of Unit #1, Bobbie Jo Stauder, was not wearing her seatbelt, and she was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Driver of Unit #1 sustained serious injuries, and was transported by ambulance to Gateway Regional Hospital, and was then transferred to St. Louis University Hospital by ARCH Helicopter.
Stauder was issued traffic complaints for Improper Lane Usage, Failure To Reduce Speed To Avoid An Accident, Driving With A Revoked Driver's License, and Failure To Wear Seat Belt.
The Illinois State Police would like to remind motorists of the importance of wearing their seat belts, and its effectiveness in reducing injuries if you are involved in a traffic crash.
Master Sergeant Brent Beltz #4588
Illinois State Police District #11
* 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.
