ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 06/28/2012
Time: 06:18 a.m.
Location: Illinois Route 156- approximately 719 feet west of Klein
School Road
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-12-01424
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2006 Ford Focus
Driver Name: Elizabeth M. Koch
Gender: Female
Age: 21
City/State of Residence: New Athens, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: St. Elizabeth's Hospital- Belleville
Narrative:
Unit 1 was traveling west on Illinois Route 156 approximately 719 feet west
of Klein School Road. Unit 1 went off the roadway to the right (north) for
unknown reasons. Unit 1 drove into a field, and then into a steep drainage
ditch. Unit 1 then flipped into the air, and rolled.
Koch was pronounced dead at the scene by St. Clair County Deputy Coroner
Schildnecht at 7:25 a.m., and the family was notified by him approximately
2 hours later.
There were no other vehicles or people involved in the crash, and there
were no witnesses. Koch was wearing her seat belt at the time of 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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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: June 26, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 2:26 p.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police to Use Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems in Construction Zones.
COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Brad Parsons, District 11 Commander, announces the use of automated traffic enforcement systems in construction zones. Photo speed enforcement vans are currently being deployed in work zones in the Metro-East area and will continue to be throughout the construction season.
The fully marked white photo enforcement vans are equipped with the latest in photo radar technology designed to record the speed of vehicles and to capture clear images of the driver and the license plate of the offending vehicle.
The photo enforcement van will be used in work zones when workers are present. There are no restrictions on the time of day the van will be used. The photo speed enforcement van will be used throughout the construction season and signs will be present warning motorists of the use of the photo enforcement van.
Captain Parsons stated, “We use the photo enforcement van to help make construction zones safer for the workers and motorists traveling through the zones.”
First time offenders face a $375 fine and second time offenders face a $1,000 fine. If the second violation occurs within two years of the first violation your driver’s license could be suspended for 90 days. Tickets are issued by certified mail to the drivers.
Motorists are also reminded that the use of cell phones in construction zones is illegal. When traveling through construction zones motorists should slow down, put the phone down, and pay attention to the road.
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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality
www.isp.state.il.us / TDD: 1-800-255-3323
Monday, June 25, 2012
District 11 Roadside Safety Check Results
(See attached file: DUIE Detail Results 6-22.pdf)
M/Sgt. William White #3962
Illinois State Police
District 11 Collinsville
Office (618) 346-3627
Cell (618) 401-7044
M/Sgt. William White #3962
Illinois State Police
District 11 Collinsville
Office (618) 346-3627
Cell (618) 401-7044
Sunday, June 24, 2012
ISP District 11 Crash Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 06/24/12
Time: 2:12 a.m.
Location: I64 eastbound mp 15
County: St.Clair
Crash Number:A11-12-1390
Unit 1
Vehicle Description:
Driver Name: Staral, Tyler J.
Gender: M
Age:19
City/State of Residence : 722 N. Cherry, Ofallon IL 62269
Seatbelt use: N/A (Pedestrian)
Injuries:Fatal
Taken To:Memorial Hospital by Ofallon EMS
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Black, 09, Toyota, Corolla, IL J511095
Driver Name: Williams, Jennifer D.
Gender:Female
Age: 30
City/State of Residence : 513 Joy Dr., Ofallon, IL 62269
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries:None
Taken To:N/A
Passenger 1
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Passenger 2
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Passenger 3
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Passenger 4
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Narrative:
Driver Unit #2 was traveling eastbound on I-64 at mile post 14.9 in the far
right lane. STARAL'S vehicle, a red 92 Chevrolet pickup, was unoccupied
with the hood up, on the right shoulder of the roadway. The driver of Unit
#2 advised STARAL stepped into her lane of travel, in front of her vehicle
waving his arms. STARAL was struck with the front end of Unit #2,
passenger side. The accident was reconstructed by the ILLINOIS STATE
POLICE.
STARAL was transported to Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced
deceased by the. Williams received no injuries.
* 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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Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 06/24/12
Time: 2:12 a.m.
Location: I64 eastbound mp 15
County: St.Clair
Crash Number:A11-12-1390
Unit 1
Vehicle Description:
Driver Name: Staral, Tyler J.
Gender: M
Age:19
City/State of Residence : 722 N. Cherry, Ofallon IL 62269
Seatbelt use: N/A (Pedestrian)
Injuries:Fatal
Taken To:Memorial Hospital by Ofallon EMS
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Black, 09, Toyota, Corolla, IL J511095
Driver Name: Williams, Jennifer D.
Gender:Female
Age: 30
City/State of Residence : 513 Joy Dr., Ofallon, IL 62269
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries:None
Taken To:N/A
Passenger 1
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Passenger 2
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Passenger 3
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Passenger 4
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:
Narrative:
Driver Unit #2 was traveling eastbound on I-64 at mile post 14.9 in the far
right lane. STARAL'S vehicle, a red 92 Chevrolet pickup, was unoccupied
with the hood up, on the right shoulder of the roadway. The driver of Unit
#2 advised STARAL stepped into her lane of travel, in front of her vehicle
waving his arms. STARAL was struck with the front end of Unit #2,
passenger side. The accident was reconstructed by the ILLINOIS STATE
POLICE.
STARAL was transported to Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced
deceased by the. Williams received no injuries.
* 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.
###
Monday, June 18, 2012
District 11 Roadside Safety Check Results
M/Sgt. William White #3962
Illinois State Police
District 11 Collinsville
Office (618) 346-3627
Cell (618) 401-7044
District 11 Media Release - STEP Detail Results
(See attached file: sTEP Post News Release.pdf)
M/Sgt. William White #3962
Illinois State Police
District 11 Collinsville
Office (618) 346-3627
Cell (618) 401-7044
M/Sgt. William White #3962
Illinois State Police
District 11 Collinsville
Office (618) 346-3627
Cell (618) 401-7044
ISP District 11 Crash Release - Correction Passenger Name Unit 1
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
Crash Number: 11-12-1329
Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Holler, Hannah R.
Gender: Female
Age: 14
City/State of Residence: Ewing, KY
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial
* 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.
###
Hiram Grau - Director
Crash Number: 11-12-1329
Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Holler, Hannah R.
Gender: Female
Age: 14
City/State of Residence: Ewing, KY
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial
* 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.
###
ISP District 11 Crash Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 06/18/2012
Time: 1:36 a.m.
Location: I-64 WB, 200 feet East of I-255
County: St. Clair County
Crash Number: 11-12-1329
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Peterbilt (1989)
Carrier Name: Ripato Trucking, Maysville, KY
Driver Name: Hollar, Billy M.
Gender: Male
Age: 43
City/State of Residence : Ewing, KY
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Ford Focus (2012)
Driver Name: Branson, Dranette R.
Gender: Female
Age: 27
City/State of Residence : Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Hannah, Hannah R
Gender: Female
Age: 14
City/State of Residence: Ewing, KY
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial
Passenger 2
Unit #: 2
Name: Washington, Jamul D.
Gender: Male
Age: 23
City/State of Residence: Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial
Passenger 3
Unit #: 2
Name: Prather, Jasmine C.
Gender: Female
Age: 18
City/State of Residence: Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Passenger 4
Unit #: 2
Name: Washington, Jade A.
Gender: Male
Age: 7 months
City/State of Residence: Cahokia
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Narrative:
Units 1 and 2 were traveling adjacent to each other on Interstate 64
approaching Interstate 255. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 left its lane of
travel and made contact with Unit 2. Subsequently, the contact caused Unit
1 to loose control and overturn on its side. Unit 1 was hauling
approximately 65 head of cattle. A small number of cattle became loose
from the trailer and had to be destroyed for traffic safety purposes. The
driver of Unit 1 was cited for Improper Lane Usage. Two passengers
reported minor injuries and were transported to Memorial Hospital.
Interstate 64 was cleared and opened for normal traffic at approximately
9:40 a.m.
* 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.
###
Hiram Grau - Director
Date: 06/18/2012
Time: 1:36 a.m.
Location: I-64 WB, 200 feet East of I-255
County: St. Clair County
Crash Number: 11-12-1329
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Peterbilt (1989)
Carrier Name: Ripato Trucking, Maysville, KY
Driver Name: Hollar, Billy M.
Gender: Male
Age: 43
City/State of Residence : Ewing, KY
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Ford Focus (2012)
Driver Name: Branson, Dranette R.
Gender: Female
Age: 27
City/State of Residence : Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Hannah, Hannah R
Gender: Female
Age: 14
City/State of Residence: Ewing, KY
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial
Passenger 2
Unit #: 2
Name: Washington, Jamul D.
Gender: Male
Age: 23
City/State of Residence: Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial
Passenger 3
Unit #: 2
Name: Prather, Jasmine C.
Gender: Female
Age: 18
City/State of Residence: Cahokia, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Passenger 4
Unit #: 2
Name: Washington, Jade A.
Gender: Male
Age: 7 months
City/State of Residence: Cahokia
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None Reported
Taken To: N/A
Narrative:
Units 1 and 2 were traveling adjacent to each other on Interstate 64
approaching Interstate 255. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 left its lane of
travel and made contact with Unit 2. Subsequently, the contact caused Unit
1 to loose control and overturn on its side. Unit 1 was hauling
approximately 65 head of cattle. A small number of cattle became loose
from the trailer and had to be destroyed for traffic safety purposes. The
driver of Unit 1 was cited for Improper Lane Usage. Two passengers
reported minor injuries and were transported to Memorial Hospital.
Interstate 64 was cleared and opened for normal traffic at approximately
9:40 a.m.
* 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.
###
Friday, June 15, 2012
Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: June 15, 2012 | Special Agent Daron Barge |
| Time: 7:01 a.m. | 618.346.3842 - Office |
| 618.606.4780 - Cell | |
| daron.barge@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police 7th Annual Youth Police Camp
ALTON, IL – Personnel from the Illinois State Police are spearheading a week-long residency camp for youth from the Metro East area. The 7th Annual Youth Police Camp will be held in Alton, Illinois and will start on July 15, 2012. The camp will end with a formal graduation on July 21, 2012.
The primary purpose of the Youth Police Camp is to establish inter-personal relations between the youth of this area and law enforcement in order to create a better understanding of the problems and attitudes of both groups
The camp is a highly structured week-long residency camp for teenagers age 13 – 15. It will be based upon a military model of discipline and includes para-military drills, physical fitness exercises and classroom instruction on drug abuse resistance education, team building principles, bullying, and other life enhancing skills.
Sponsored by numerous area businesses, agencies, and organizations, a $10.00 fee is the only payment parents are asked to contribute.
Anyone wanting further information on the camp should contact Special Agent Daron Barge at 618.346.3842.
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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality
www.isp.state.il.us / TDD: 1-800-255-3323
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: June 13, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 6:55 a.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police Announces Upcoming Roadside Safety Checks
COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Brad Parsons, District 11 Commander, announced today that the Illinois State Police may conduct Roadside Safety Checks (R.S.C) in St. Clair or Madison 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.
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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality
www.isp.state.il.us / TDD: 1-800-255-3323
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: June 12, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 1:26 p.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police Urges Motorists to Drive Safe and Avoid the Fatal Four
COLLINSVILLE, IL – In an effort to reduce the increasing number of fatal traffic crashes, Captain Brad Parsons, District 11 Commander, would like to remind Metro-East motorists to avoid the Fatal Four.
The ISP identifies the Fatal Four most common traffic violations as speeding, driving under the influence, failure to wear seat belts, and distracted driving.
The National Safety Council reports motor-vehicle deaths are up 11% nation-wide in the first four months of 2012. Illinois is also seeing an increase in motor-vehicle deaths.
Illinois’ roadways have seen a 21% increase in traffic fatalities in 2012. There have been 73 more fatalities from traffic crashes this year than from the same time last year. Illinois roadways have seen 373 fatal crashes resulting in 411 deaths so far this year.
In the Metro-East (Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties) there has been 33 fatal crashes resulting in 38 deaths. Fatalities resulting from crashes are up 11% here in the Metro-East.
“I would rather see more voluntary compliance than hand out more citations,” stated Captain Parsons. “We all need to do our part to prevent fatal traffic crashes. We need to buckle up, slow down, and don’t drive distracted or intoxicated,” he continued.
In an effort to reduce fatalities, the Illinois State Police continues to use enforcement activities and educational programs aimed at educating individuals on safe driving habits. Any organization that would like to schedule a safe driving presentation should contact Trooper Michael Link at 618.346.3524.
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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality
www.isp.state.il.us / TDD: 1-800-255-3323
Friday, June 8, 2012
Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: June 8, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 7:05 a.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police District 11 Announces Monthly Activity for May
COLLINSVILLE, IL – Illinois State Police District 11 Commander, Captain Brad Parsons, has announced District 11 enforcement figures and activity for May 2012.
Illinois State Police District 11 Troopers issued 2,592 citations, 1,405 written warnings, and made 130 criminal arrests during the month of May. Speeding accounted for 1,011 citations and 634 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations.
Troopers investigated 226 traffic crashes, assisted 727 motorists, and conducted 196 commercial vehicle inspections, 33 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were 22 arrests made for driving under the influence and 83 other citations issued for alcohol related violations.
District 11, which encompasses Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties, experienced twelve 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.
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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality
www.isp.state.il.us / TDD: 1-800-255-3323
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