According to the Illinois State Police, yesterday morning, a Chicago woman stopped in the eastbound lane of I-74 at milepost 189 and backed up to take the turn-around designated for authorized vehicles only. A Georgetown woman was unable to avoid contact and struck the rear of the Chicago woman’s vehicle, causing significant damage. Both drivers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The Chicago woman was ticketed for improper backing and violation of minimum speed restriction.
Two Women Seriously Injured
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Mar 15, 2018 | 8:30 AM