RSC results

Please see attached.

(See attached file: DUIE Post News6 25 .pdf)

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-11- 01798

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 06/28/2011
Time: 9:32 am
Location: IL 255 Southbound @ Gateway Commerce
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-01798

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: purple Chevy Geo Traker
Driver Name: Justin Butler
Gender: Male
Age: 25
City/State of Residence : Bunker Hill, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Life-threatening
Taken To: taken by ARCH to SLU


Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Madison County ACT Bus
Driver Name: Edward Smith
Gender: Male
Age: 79
City/State of Residence : Godfrey, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Anderson Hospital

Narrative:

Unit 1, a purple Chevy Geo Tracker turned the wrong direction onto the exit ramp from Il 255 SB to Gateway Commerce. Unit 1 started to travel Northbound on IL 255 in the SB lanes. Unit 1 struck unit 2 head on. Unit 2 was a Madison County ACT Bus. The driver of Unit 1 was transported by ARCH with possibly life-threatening injuries. Driver of unit 2 had minor chest injuries. It is believed at this time that the Driver of unit 1 is diabetic and this condition contributed to the crash.

* 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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Motorola Mobility Teams Up With Illinois Law Enforcement to Reward Responsible Drivers

Motorola Mobility Teams Up With Illinois Law Enforcement to Reward Responsible Drivers

Who Motorola Mobility Inc. and Illinois State Police

What In support of National Safe Driving Month, Motorola Mobility will reward Illinois drivers who commit to responsible driving behavior through its Responsibility on the Road program. Working with Illinois State Police, Motorola will give Bluetooth® devices to select motorists who follow their state and local hands-free laws.

When/Where Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

1-55 southbound rest area (mile post 27)

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(See attached file: Media Alert IL 6.20.pdf)

roadside safety check results

Please see attachment.

(See attached file: RSC results.pdf)

Illinois State Police - Press Release

***CORRECTION TO DATE***
Charges were filed on June 15, 2011 not June 15, 2010.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
April 7, 2011
11:09 AM

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

COLLINSVILLE, IL – On June 15, 2011 the Madison County State's Attorney's office charged Jeffrey Cox, age 52, of Edwardsville, with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash. This morning (June 16, 2011) at approximately 8:45 a.m. Cox turned himself in. Cox posted ten percent of his $50,000 bail and was released.

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 allegedly driven by Cox. 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.

Leaving the scene of a personal injury crash is a class two felony with up to a $25,000 fine and/or three to seven years in prison.

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.

(See attached file: HitandRunArrest.pdf)(See attached file: JEFFREY COX.JPG)

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Fw: Illinois State Police - Press Release

Reference below release

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.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 16, 2011
10:44 AM

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

ARREST MADE IN JANUARY 11, 2011 HIT-AND-RUN CRASH.

COLLINSVILLE, IL – On June 15, 2010 the Madison County State's Attorney's office charged Jeffrey Cox, age 52, of Edwardsville, with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash. This morning (June 16, 2011) at approximately 8:45 a.m. Cox turned himself in. Cox posted ten percent of his $50,000 bail and was released.

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 allegedly driven by Cox. 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.

Leaving the scene of a personal injury crash is a class two felony with up to a $25,000 fine and/or three to seven years in prison.

(See attached file: HitandRunArrest.pdf)(See attached file: JEFFREY COX.JPG)

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Interim Chief Public Information Officer for the Illinois State Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office
June 15, 2011 217-782-6637
www.isp.state.il.us

TDD: 1-800-255-3323

Media Advisory

Effective June 16, Master Sergeant Isaiah Vega has been named the Interim Chief Public Information Officer for the Illinois State Police. Master Sergeant Vega can be reached at 312.814.8367 or by cell at 312.296.0592.

Media inquiries may also be directed to the Public Information Office at 217.782.6637.

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Illinois State Police - Press Release - July RSC Notification

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 15, 2011
9:44 AM

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

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Parsons, 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 July.

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.

(See attached file: RSCNotification_July.pdf)

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press release - roadside safety check results

(See attached file: pressrelease.pdf)



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trooper Mike Link
Date 06/14/11 (618) 346-3524
www.isp.state.il.us
TDD: 1-800-255-3323

Collinsville, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check held on Friday June 10^th. The detail was conducted on MLK Drive at Collinsville Avenue, East St. Louis, by ISP District 11 officers.
Alcohol is involved in over 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. Roadside Safety checks are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers, however, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance, or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken. The following citations and written warnings were issued at the safety check:
Citations Warnings
Registration offenses 2 1
Driver's license offenses 7 2
Occupant restraint offenses 17 N/A
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 0 N/A
Other alcohol/drug arrests 10 N/A
Other Traffic Offenses 4 0
Criminal Arrests 13 N/A

TOTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 53 3

This Roadside Safety Check was 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.

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-11-01661

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 06/13/11
Time: 8:33 am
Location: IL 15 Eastbound .1 mile west of IL 157
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-01661

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2010 Dodge Ram
Driver Name: Darrell Murray
Gender: Male
Age: 33
City/State of Residence : Core, WV
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To:

Passenger 1
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 1995 Saturn SI
Driver Name: Demetrus Bush
Gender: Male
Age: 18
City/State of Residence : Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Touchette-Regional, Centreville



Unit 3
Vehicle Description: 2007 VW Passat
Driver Name: Fritz Faerber
Gender: Male
Age: 68
City/State of Residence : Elsah, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To:


Unit 4
Vehicle Description: 1999 Dodge Caravan
Driver Name: Dianne Zimmermann
Gender: Female
Age: 52
City/State of Residence : Belleville, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To:

Unit 5
Vehicle Description: 2010 Honda Insight
Driver Name: Jeffery Haare
Gender: Male
Age: 25
City/State of Residence : Waterloo, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To:

Unit 6
Vehicle Description: 1999 Ford Explorer
Driver Name: Cary Cremeens
Gender: Male
Age: 38
City/State of Residence : Granite City, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To:

Narrative:

Traffic was stopped on IL 15 eastbound for some ducks crossing the highway. Unit 2 rear ended unit 1, unit 3 rear ended unit, etc.

* 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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ISP District 11 Crash Release- Serious Injury Crash #11-11-01639

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 06/11/2011
Time: 1:34 a.m.
Location: I-64 Eastbound, Milepost 12.4 (Just East of Illinois Route 159)
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-01639

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Green 1999 Ford Explorer
Driver Name: Family not yet notified
Gender: Male
Age: 39
City/State of Residence : St. Louis, Mo
Seatbelt use: NO
Injuries: Critical
Taken To: St. Louis University Hospital

Narrative:
Unit #1, the Green Ford Explorer, was eastbound on Interstate 64 at milepost 12.4, when it went out of control and struck the center concrete median barrier. Unit #1 overturned, and ejected the unbuckled driver. The Explorer came to rest on it's side, and on top of the driver that was lying on the roadway. The driver was transported to SLU Hospital in critical condition. There were no passengers inside the Explorer at the time of the crash. The far left and center lanes of Eastbound Interstate 64 at that location were closed for approximately 55 minutes because of the crash. Alcohol is a contributing factor in this crash, and there were no other vehicles involved in the crash. The driver was a 39 year old man from St. Louis, who's family has not yet been notified of the crash.

M/Sgt. Brent Beltz #4588

* 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 - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 10, 2011
08:26 AM

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

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Illinois State Police District 11 Commander, Captain Parsons, has announced District 11 enforcement figures and activity for May 2011.

Illinois State Police District 11 Troopers issued 2,915 citations, 1,355 written warnings, and made 171 criminal arrests during the month of May. Speeding accounted for 1,150 citations and 720 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations.

Troopers investigated 288 traffic crashes, assisted 843 motorists, and conducted 571 commercial vehicle inspections, 126 of which were placed out-of-service. There were 30 arrests made for driving under the influence and 86 other citations issued for alcohol related violations.

District 11, which encompasses Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties, experienced ten traffic crash fatalities in May.

According to the National Safety Council the major contributing factors to motor-vehicle deaths in the United States are lack of occupant protection, alcohol, speeding, young drivers, distractions, and large trucks.

In an effort to reduce fatalities, the Illinois State Police uses enforcement activities and educational programs to fight these major contributing factors.

(See attached file: SummaryMay.pdf)

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ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-03414

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 06/08/2011
Time: 01:59 pm
Location: St. Rose Rd eastbound at Baumann Rd
County: Clinton
Crash Number: 11-11-01621

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2007 Sterling Truck
Driver Name: Chad M. True
Gender: Male
Age: 36
City/State of Residence : Irvington, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: N/A

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Robert Marshall
Gender: Male
Age: 38
City/State of Residence: Centralia, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: St. Louis University Hospital via ARCH

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 1998 Freightliner
Driver Name: David G. Bien
Gender: Male
Age: 62
City/State of Residence : Belleville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: St. Joseph's Hospital-Highland

Narrative:
UNIT 2 WAS ST ROSE RD EASTBOUND AT BAUMANN RD. UNIT 2 WAS STOPPED WAITING TO TURN LEFT ONTO BAUMANN RD. UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND APPROACHING BAUMANN RD AND FOR UNKNOWN REASON FAILED TO STOP, STRIKING THE REAR OF UNIT 2. UNIT 2 WAS FORCED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. UNIT 1 CONTINUED EASTBOUND BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND OVERTURNED. UNIT 1 CAUGHT FIRE AND THE DRIVER OF UNIT 1 WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT. UNIT 1 PASSENGER WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE ON IMPACT WITH UNIT 2. UNIT 1 PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL IN HIGHLAND BEFORE BEING ARCHED TO ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. UNIT 2 DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL IN HIGHLAND FOR TREATMENT.

* 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 - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 7, 2011
2:04 PM

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

***CORRECTION TO THE 1:36 PM RELEASE DATED 06/07/11***
***THE INCORRECT DIRECTOR WAS LISTED ON THE PDF ATTACHMENT ONLY***
***THE ATTACHED PDF HAS THE CORRECT DIRECTOR LISTED***

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Parsons, District 11 Commander, announced today the results of the Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (S.T.E.P) that were conducted from May 1 through May 31. The patrols were conducted in Madison and St. Clair counties.

District 11 Troopers concentrated on speeding, failure to use occupant restraints and other driving offenses as part of their enforcement efforts.

During S.T.E.P. District 11 Troopers issued 806 citations and 280 warnings. Occupant restraint accounted for 273 citations and 270 speeding citations were issued. There were 41 alcohol related citations issued, 16 people were arrested for outstanding warrants and eight criminal arrests were made. Thirty-four people were also arrested for driving while their driver's license was suspended. Vehicle equipment and registration citations were also issued during S.T.E.P.

Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols involve a combination of increased enforcement and public information designed to raise public awareness of and compliance with all traffic laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes.

Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols are 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.

(See attached file: Step0511Post.pdf)

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Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 7, 2011
1:36 PM

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

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Parsons, District 11 Commander, announced today the results of the Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (S.T.E.P) that were conducted from May 1 through May 31. The patrols were conducted in Madison and St. Clair counties.

District 11 Troopers concentrated on speeding, failure to use occupant restraints and other driving offenses as part of their enforcement efforts.

During S.T.E.P. District 11 Troopers issued 806 citations and 280 warnings. Occupant restraint accounted for 273 citations and 270 speeding citations were issued. There were 41 alcohol related citations issued, 16 people were arrested for outstanding warrants and eight criminal arrests were made. Thirty-four people were also arrested for driving while their driver's license was suspended. Vehicle equipment and registration citations were also issued during S.T.E.P.

Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols involve a combination of increased enforcement and public information designed to raise public awareness of and compliance with all traffic laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes.

Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols are 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.

(See attached file: Step0511Post.pdf)

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Fw: ISP District 11 Crash Release-UPDATE

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
*** Updated Information***
***Driver' of Unit 1 Name Released***

Date: 06/01/2011
Time: 03:51 pm
Location: I-70 Westbound @ Mile post 39 (Near Greenville)
County: Bond
Crash Number: 11-11-01558

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE
Driver Name: Sherry Marie Dennis
Gender: Female
Age: 44
City/State of Residence : Springfield, IL.
Seatbelt use: No
Injuries: Fatal

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Robert E. Hamilton
Gender: Male
Age: 44
City/State of Residence: Springfield, IL.
Seatbelt use: No
Injuries: Fatal

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2001 Western Star Truck Tractor
Driver Name: Jay L. Lewis
Gender: Male
Age: 46
City/State of Residence : Akron, IN
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Greenville Regional Hospital BY Pocahontas EMS

Narrative:
Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on I-70 near milepost 39 when the driver of Unit 1 lost control of Unit 1 for an unknown reason. Unit 1 went through the tall grassy median into the westbound lanes.

Unit 2 was a truck tractor semi trailer traveling westbound on I-70. Unit 2 just moved to the left lane to go around another truck tractor in the right lane. Unit 2 driver did not see Unit 1 because of tall grass and small trees on a down slope curve until Unit 1 came up underneath his wheels.

Crash Reconstruction Officers were called to process the scene. Westbound lanes were shut down for 5.5 hours.

Investigation is ongoing.

No citations have been issued.

* 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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ISP District 11 Crash Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 06/01/2011
Time: 03:51 pm
Location: I-70 Westbound @ Mile post 39 (Near Greenville)
County: Bond
Crash Number: 11-11-01558

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE
Driver Name: Awaiting Next of Kin Notification
Gender: Female
Age: 44
City/State of Residence : Springfield, IL.
Seatbelt use: No
Injuries: Fatal

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Robert E. Hamilton
Gender: Male
Age: 44
City/State of Residence: Springfield, IL.
Seatbelt use: No
Injuries: Fatal

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2001 Western Star Truck Tractor
Driver Name: Jay L. Lewis
Gender: Male
Age: 46
City/State of Residence : Akron, IN
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Greenville Regional Hospital BY Pocahontas EMS

Narrative:
Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on I-70 near milepost 39 when the driver of Unit 1 lost control of Unit 1 for an unknown reason. Unit 1 went through the tall grassy median into the westbound lanes.

Unit 2 was a truck tractor semi trailer traveling westbound on I-70. Unit 2 just moved to the left lane to go around another truck tractor in the right lane. Unit 2 driver did not see Unit 1 because of tall grass and small trees on a down slope curve until Unit 1 came up underneath his wheels.

Crash Reconstruction Officers were called to process the scene. Westbound lanes were shut down for 5.5 hours.

Investigation is ongoing.

No citations have been issued.

* 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 - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 1, 2011
6:40 PM

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

***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION***

The driver of the semi-truck has been treated and released from the hospital.

***END ADDITIONAL INFORMATION***

COLLINSVILLE, IL - Illinois State Police, District 11, is currently handling a fatal crash. The crash occurred today at approximately 3:51P.M. on I-70 near Greenville (I-70 westbound mile post 40).

A red vehicle was traveling eastbound and, for unknown reasons, crossed the center median into the path of a westbound semi-truck.

At this time there are two confirmed fatalities and one injured (extent of injuries unknown).

Crash reconstruction is on scene and westbound I-70 will be closed for approximately four more hours. Eastbound traffic may be closed down for a short while due to reconstruction investigation.

Westbound traffic is being diverted onto U.S. 40 from exit 41 (Greenville) to exit 36 (Pocahontas).

The investigation is ongoing.

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Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 1, 2011
5:40 PM

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

COLLINSVILLE, IL - Illinois State Police, District 11, is currently handling a fatal crash. The crash occurred today at approximately 3:51P.M. on I-70 near Greenville (I-70 westbound mile post 40).

A red vehicle was traveling eastbound and, for unknown reasons, crossed the center median into the path of a westbound semi-truck.

At this time there are two confirmed fatalities and one injured (extent of injuries unknown).

Crash reconstruction is on scene and westbound I-70 will be closed for approximately four more hours. Eastbound traffic may be closed down for a short while due to reconstruction investigation.

Westbound traffic is being diverted onto U.S. 40 from exit 41 (Greenville) to exit 36 (Pocahontas).

The investigation is ongoing.

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Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 1, 2011
4:00 PM

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

COLLINSVILLE, IL – State wide, Illinois roadways have seen 273 fatal crashes resulting in 297 deaths so far this year. The Metro-East (Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties) has contributed 25 of the fatal crashes resulting in 27 deaths. Although fatal crashes across the state are down 11 percent form this time last year, fatal crashes in the metro east are up 28 percent.

Fatal crashes can occur on any type of road. In the Metro-East, the majority (10) of fatal crashes were listed as occurring on city streets; followed by state highways (9), county roads (3), interstates (2), and then U.S. highways (1).

The number of fatal crashes has doubled in St. Clair county. During the first six months of 2010 St. Clair county had seven fatal crashes resulting in 7 deaths. As of May 31, 2011 St. Clair County has experienced 14 fatal crashes resulting in 15 deaths. Madison County has had six fatalities and Clinton and Monroe counties have had three fatalities each.

Many crashes occur due to driver action or inaction. Drivers failing to yield the right-of-way, following to close, speeding, driving under the influence, and improper lane use account for the majority of fatal crashes.

Although we can control our actions, we cannot always control the actions of those we share the road with. For this reason we must be defensive drivers as well. Pay attention to the road in front of you and be prepared to react to other vehicles. Your best defense against injuries in a traffic crash is wearing your seatbelt.

As we approach the summer months, Captain Brad Parsons, District 11 Commander, would like to encourage motoring public to travel safely. Lieutenant Parsons stated; "It doesn't matter if you're going across town, across the county, or across the state, a fatal traffic crash can occur anywhere." He further stated; "Make sure you watch your speed, keep a good following distance, pay attention to the road in front of you, and make sure everyone is buckled up. We want everyone traveling on Illinois roadways to arrive alive."

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ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-11-01540

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 05/31/2011
Time: 11:42 am
Location: IL-255 Northbound at Gateway Commerce
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-01540

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Driver Name: Jessica S. Dillon
Gender: Female
Age: 25
City/State of Residence : Roxana, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Serious***
Taken To: Alton Memorial Hospital -BY- Med Star Ambulance

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name Tristynn M. Dillon
Gender: Female
Age: 4
City/State of Residence: Roxana, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes / No Booster Seat
Injuries: Serious (ejected from vehicle)***
Taken To: Cardinal Glennon -BY- Arch Medi-Vac Service

Passenger 2
Unit #: 1
Name Timothy M. Dillon
Gender: Male
Age: 2
City/State of Residence: Roxana, IL
Seatbelt use: Child Restraint Used
Injuries: Serious***
Taken To: St. Louis Children's Hospital -BY- Edwardsville Ambulance

Passenger 3
Unit #: 1
Name Tyler M. Dillon
Gender: Male
Age: 2 Months
City/State of Residence: Roxana, IL.
Seatbelt use: Child Restraint Used
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Alton Memorial Hospital -BY-Edwardsville Ambulance

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 1997 Chevrolet Medium Duty Truck
Driver Name: Cody A. Helms
Gender: Male
Age: 16
City/State of Residence : Edwardsville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported

*** Injury status is from 8 a.m. on 06/01/11. Please contact hospital for most current status.

Narrative:
Unit one was southbound approaching Gateway Commerce Drive. The driver of unit one stated that she swerved to avoid a metal object in the roadway and lost control of the vehicle. Unit one went off the left side of the roadway and into the grassy median and overturned. Unit one entered the northbound lanes of traffic and was struck on the passenger side by the front of unit two. At some point during the crash passenger one was ejected from unit one.

Crash reconstruction officers were called to the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

No citations have been issued at this time.

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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