Two truck drivers were hospitalized following an accident east of Effingham yesterday. Illinois State Police say a tractor-trailer driven by Denis Elkaz, of Michigan, was stopped due to a construction backup near Montrose, when a rig driven by James Ranspot, of Texas struck the rear of the trailer, causing significant damage and partially spilling contents. Ranspot was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Accident Near Effingham
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Jul 13, 2017 | 11:32 AM