Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 10/07/11
Time: 11:10 p.m.
Location: I-55/70 Northbound near the Madison/St. Clair
County Line (M/P 5.7)
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-02661
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: White 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
Driver Name: Gabrielle J. Netzer
Gender: Female
Age: 22
City/State of Residence : Columbia, MO
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Incapacitating
Taken To: St. Louis Univ Hospital via Arch Medi-Vac
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Black 2009 Toyota Camry
Driver Name: Christa J. Davidson
Gender: Female
Age: 23
City/State of Residence : Godfrey, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Incapacitating
Taken To: Anderson Hospital via Abbott Ambulance
Narrative:
Unit one was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-55/70 for
approximately four miles (mile post 10 to mile post 5.7). Unit two was
traveling northbound on I-55/70 in the far left lane. Unit one crashed
head-on into unit two near the St. Clair/Madison county line (mile post
5.7). After impact both units spun and then came to rest in the center
median agains the cable median barrier.
The driver of unit two stated that she saw the oncoming headlights and
tried to swerve out of the way.
The driver of unit one was arrested for driving under the influence of
alcohol.
* 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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