DRIVER:
Unit 1 – Christopher T. Dunn, 45, from Conway, SC – Transported via ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
PRELIMINARY:
Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit one was south bound on 1-57 at mile post 144 when Unit one left the roadway to the left into the center median. Unit one overturned on the passenger side and came to final rest between both lanes of traffic in the median.
CHARGES:
Dunn was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, Driving under the influence of alcohol, and possession and consumption of alcohol in a commercial motor vehicle.
DRIVER:
Unit 1 – Herschel R. Nichols, a 62-year-old male from Casey, IL –Transported via ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
PRELIMINARY:
Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on IL Rt. 49, in the curve just south of Clark C.R. 100N. The rider of Unit 1 failed to negotiate the curve causing Unit 1 to exit the roadway where it struck a ditch embankment and ejected the rider. The rider of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on 1775
th Street, approaching the intersection with Illinois Route 33, Effingham County. Unit 2 was traveling westbound on IL RT-33. Unit 1 failed to yield the right-of-way and was struck on its passenger side as it crossed in front of Unit 2. Unit 1 driver and passenger were transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Unit 2 driver and passenger reported no injuries at the scene. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
Unit 2- 2019 Black Chevrolet Truck
Unit 1- 81-year-old male – Deceased (Pending notification of next of kin).
Unit 2- Mark Holt, 62-year-old male from Rantoul, IL – Transported by ambulance to a regional hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY:
Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling east on Leverett Road and stopped at the stop sign with Route 45 in Champaign County. Unit 2 was traveling south on Route 45 approaching the intersection with Leverett Road. The driver of Unit 1 pulled out in front of Unit 2. Unit 2 struck Unit 1 in the driver side. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of Unit 2 was transported to a regional hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This crash is still under investigation and no further information is available at this time.
Unit 2- Terri K. Simpson, 63, of Altamont
PRELIMINARY:
Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling westbound on Route 40 attempting to turn left onto 640th Street. Unit 1 travelled into the path of Unit 2, who was travelling eastbound. The impact sent unit 2 off the right side of the roadway and overturned after striking the ditch.
CHARGES:
The driver of Unit 1 was cited for leaving the scene of personal injury accident, possession of stolen vehicle, driving while license revoked, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed.
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