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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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Illinois State Police - Press Release
