A cement truck driver was injured in a rollover crash yesterday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred on Route 49 just south of Vermillion Road 1900 North. The left front steer tire blew, causing the vehicle to skid off the roadway and overturn. The driver had to be extricated due to the extensive damage to the cab of the truck trapping him inside. He was flown by AirLife to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. The crash is still under investigation.
Accident on Route 49
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Apr 25, 2017 | 7:05 AM