Effingham County, IL (October 28, 2024) – A serious crash involving three semi-trucks occurred on Interstate 70 in Effingham County on Sunday evening, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The incident took place at approximately 5:05 p.m. near the intersections of Teutopolis and Montrose.
According to officials with the Illinois State Police, the investigation revealed that a Freightliner semi-truck failed to slow down while approaching stopped traffic, colliding with the rear of a Volvo semi-truck. The impact caused the Volvo to be pushed into the rear of an International semi-truck.
The driver of the Volvo and a passenger in the International were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries. Fortunately, both individuals are expected to recover. The drivers of the Freightliner and the International were unharmed in the incident.
State Police reported that the driver of the Freightliner was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, highlighting the importance of maintaining safe driving practices, especially in heavy traffic conditions.
As a result of the crash, eastbound Interstate 70 was closed for over five hours while emergency personnel responded and State Police conducted their investigation. The highway was reopened at approximately 10:45 p.m., allowing traffic to resume.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured in this incident, and we hope for their swift recovery.
Truck Accidents in Illinois
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