The time of the crash was approximately 2:40 p.m.
Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office
618.973.3050 - Cell
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
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| Date: January 12, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 4:24 p.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Weather Still Causing Traffic Issues
MARINE, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 11, is currently investigation a fatal crash and personal injury crash on IL Rt. 4 just south of Weber Rd. At this time IL Rt. 4 is closed between IL Rt. 143 and IL Rt. 140. It is estimated that the road will be closed for approximately four hours.
Two crashes occurred and these are the only details available at this time. The first crash included a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. The semi-truck was northbound on IL Rt. 4 near Weber Rd. and a passenger car was southbound. It is believed that the car crossed into the path of the semi-truck and they crashed head-on. The driver of the passenger car died as a result of the injuries sustained during the crash. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
The second crash was a result of the first crash. An SUV and a pickup truck tried to avoid the first crash and they ended up crashing head on. The drivers of both of those vehicles were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Driver's are reminded to proceed with caution. There are many areas of IL Rt. 4 that are experiencing whiteout conditions due to blowing snow.
Both crashes are still under investigation.
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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities a Reality
