ISP District 11 Crash Release- Fatal Car Crash 11-11-02332

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 08/30/11
Time: 5:32 p.m.
Location: Illinois Route 159 - 66 feet south of Nick Schaefer Road
(Southern St. Clair County- south of Smithton)
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-02332

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2009 Ford Fusion
Driver Name: Jeanette L. Phillips
Gender: Female
Age: 77
City/State of Residence : Belleville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
Driver Name: Karen M. Mavers
Gender: Female
Age: 60
City/State of Residence : Waterloo, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: FATAL
Taken To: St. Elizabeths Hospital- Belleville

Narrative:

Unit 1, the Ford Fusion, was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 159.
Unit 2, the Pontiac Bonneville, was traveling southbound on Illinois Route
159 - approaching Unit 1. Unit 1, for unknown reasons, traveled into the
southbound lane of traffic, and sideswiped Unit 2. This caused Unit 2 to
cross over the northbound lane, and off the roadway to the east. Unit 2
struck the ditch/embankment and rolled over.

The driver of Unit 2, Karen M. Mavers, was pronounced dead on the scene by
St. Clair County Deputy Coroner Schutzenhofer. Phillips was not injured
from the crash. Both drivers, Phillips and Mavers were wearing their
seatbelts at the time of the crash. Phillips was cited for Improper Lane
Usage.

Msgt. 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 Remember IDOT Worker Ryan Nichols; Orange Ribbons to fly on squad car antennas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Monique Bond
August 30, 2011
312 814 8367

217 782 6637

www.isp.state.il.us

TDD: 1-800-255-3323


Illinois State Police Remember IDOT Worker Ryan Nichols;
Orange Ribbons to Fly on District 2, District Chicago & District 15 Squad
Car Antennas During Labor Holiday Weekend

Officers Pay Tribute and Hope to Raise Awareness in Work Zone Safety

(Woodstock/Downer's Grove/Chicago) Starting today, Illinois State Police
will demonstrate their solidarity and support for an IDOT Construction
Engineer, Ryan Nichols, who was fatally struck on August 22, 2011, by a
vehicle while performing his duties at the job site on Route 14 at Route 47
& Dean Street in Woodstock.

Ryan, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, began his
employment with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Region One in
May of 2002 after working for Wisconsin DOT. Ryan was assigned to the
Bureau of Construction as an Inspector.

"We work hand in hand with our IDOT partners on a daily basis to raise the
awareness of safety on the roads to reduce traffic crashes and prevent loss
of life. Our Troopers want motorists and the community to see the orange
ribbons and think about Ryan and his tireless dedication as an IDOT worker
to building safer roads," said ISP Director Hiram Grau.

"Our hearts are heavy with grief for this young man and his family because
Troopers know firsthand about the dangers that come with the job in public
safety," said ISP Operations Colonel Robert Haley.

Illinois State Police and IDOT are also encouraging motorists and fellow
employees in the Woodstock area to join them in showing their support by
attaching an orange ribbon to car antennas during the Labor Day holiday
weekend.

"Woodstock police will join our ISP partners in demonstrating support for
Ryan and his family and we hope that our collective message raises
awareness to the dangers involved in the field of public safety," said
Woodstock Chief Bob Lowen.

More than 300 ISP squad cars from the Elgin, Chicago and Downer's Grove
Districts will affix orange ribbons to squad car antennas.

Ryan leaves behind a wife, a 2-year-old-son, and 5-month-old twin boys.



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Roadside Safety Check - Media Release

(See attached file: DUIE Post News8 26 .pdf)

M/Sgt. William White #3962
Illinois State Police
District 11 Collinsville
Office (618) 346-3627
Cell (618) 401-7044

ISP District 11 Crash Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 08/25/11
Time: 6:27 pm
Location: Chain of Rock Rd at Dial Rd
County: Madison Co
Crash Number: 11-11-2301

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2006 Kenworth T600
Driver Name: Jason S. Pieper
Gender: Male
Age: 35
City/State of Residence : Mitchell, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: None

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Pedestrian
Driver Name: Brandy M. Broyles
Gender: Female
Age: 32
City/State of Residence : Granite City, IL
Seatbelt use: N/A
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: St. Louis University

Narrative:
On 08/25/11, at approximately 6:30 p.m., District 11 was notified of a
pedestrian traffic crash on Chain of Rocks Road at Dial Drive, Mitchell,
IL. A bobtail truck tractor had exited Dial Drive onto eastbound Chain of
Rocks Road. While exiting, the truck tractor struck a female pedestrian
identified as Brandy Broyles (F/W; DOB: 06/07/79) of Granite City. Broyles
sustained serious injuries and was airlifted from the scene by ARCH
helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Broyles
subsequently died of her injuries.

No charges are anticipated at this time due to the pedestrian also having a
duty to yield to traffic in the absence of a sidewalk or crosswalk.

* 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: 08/21/11
Time: 12:58 p.m
Location: 7026 Illinois Route 140
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-02264

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 1999 Ford F-150 Pick Up Truck
Driver Name: Jennifer M. Yates
Gender: Female
Age: 61
City/State of Residence : Wood River, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2008 Harley Davidson FLH Motorcycle
Driver Name: Egbert D. Hepler
Gender: Male
Age: 64
City/State of Residence : Ballwin, Mo.
Seatbelt use: n/a
Injuries: Critical
Taken To: St. Louis University Hospital- via Arch
Helicopter

Passenger 1
Unit #: 2
Name: Susan L. Wallace
Gender: Female
Age: 59
City/State of Residence: Galesburg, IL.
Seatbelt use: n/a
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: Alton Memorial Hospital via ambulance, then to Barnes Hospital

Passenger 2
Unit #: 1
Name: Keith D. Duff
Gender: Male
Age: 44
City/State of Residence: Roxana, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a

Passenger 3
Unit #: 1
Name:
Gender: Female
Age: 9
City/State of Residence: Roxana, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a

Narrative: Unit 1, the pick up truck, was traveling west on Illinois Route
140. Unit 2, the motorcycle, was traveling east on Illinois Route 140, and
was approaching Unit 1. Unit 1 turned left (south) into a private
residence at 7026 State Route 140 directly in front of Unit 2. Unit 2
struck Unit 1 in the passenger door, and ejected both occupants of Unit 2.
Both occupants of Unit 2 were wearing helmets. Driver of Unit 2, Hepler,
was critically injured, and was flown from the scene by Arch Helicopter to
St. Louis University Hospital. The rear passenger of Unit 2, Wallace, was
seriously injured, and was transported by ambulance from the scene to Alton
Memorial Hospital, and she was later transferred to Barnes Hospital. She
is in stable condition. The driver of Unit 1, Yates, and both passsengers
of Unit 1 were not injured in the crash.

Msgt. Brent Beltz #4588

Illinois State Police - District #11

* 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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Fw: PRESS RELEASE : SWAT Standoff Taylorville, Illinois

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For immediate release.

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ISP District 11 Crash Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

FATAL CRASH - I55/70 westbound Mile Post 4.8

Date: 08/19/11
Time: 06:12 a.m.
Location: I-55/70 eastbound Mile Post 4.8
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-2238

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Orange Chevrolet Cavalier
Driver Name: Joseph M. Hutchinson
Gender: Male
Age: 28
City/State of Residence : Wood River, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Pedestrian
Pedestrian Name: Polly C. Cottrell
Gender: Female
Age: 52
City/State of Residence : Bull Shoals, AR
Seatbelt use: N/A
Injuries: Fatal
Transported to: Gateway Regional Hospital (Granite City) by Abbott
Ambulance

Narrative:
Unit #2, a pedestrian, was a passenger in a vehicle that had stopped to
check for injuries at a crash that had just occurred on Interstate 55
northbound at Mile Post 4.8 in the center lane (See Previous Crash Release
- Crash Report #11-11-2233). The pedestrian's vehicle was parked on the
left shoulder and she was out of her vehicle standing in the left lane.

Unit #1 was traveling on Interstate 55 northbound. When the driver of Unit
#1 saw the disabled vehicle in the center lane from the previous crash.
Unit #1 changed lanes to the left to avoid colliding with the vehicle from
the previous crash and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was thrown
onto the left shoulder of the I-55/70 southbound/westbound lanes.

* 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: 08/19/11
Time: 06:10 a.m.
Location: I-55/70 eastbound Mile Post 4.8
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-2233

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Silver Dodge Charger
Driver Name: Allison M. Cunningham
Gender: Female
Age: 22
City/State of Residence : Troy, Illinois
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: Unknown
Driver Name: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
City/State of Residence : Unknown
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Unknown

Narrative:
Unit 2 was traveling I-55 Northbound at milepost 4.8 in the middle lane.
Unit 1 was traveling I-55 northbound at milepost 4.8 in the middle lane.
Unit 1 rear ended the trailer of unit 2. Unit 2 continued northbound and
did not stop. Unit 1 sustained heavy front end damage and driver refused
medical. The driver of Unit 1 stated she looked down while driving and
when the driver looked up a semi was stopped in the roadway and she struck
the rear of the trailer. The driver of unit 1 was arrested for Driving
Under the Influence and issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to
avoid an accident.

* 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:
August 17, 2011
06:46 AM

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

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS.


COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain B. 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 September.

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 Adm
inistration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of
Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.


(See attached file: RSCNotification_September.pdf)

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