According to a recent press release for Illinois State Police District 10, on Friday June 1st, a multiple vehicle collision occurred around 12:13 p.m. on I-57 Southbound near milepost 189. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when a 2004 Cadillac driven by an 83 year old female from Mattoon was struck broadside by a 2010 Peterbuilt tractor/semi-trailer driven by a 62 year old Male from Hornbeak, TN. The driver of the Cadillac veered left abruptly as the driver of the semi-trailer was attempting to pass in the left lane. The driver of the semi-trailer was unable to stop in time to avoid contact and struck the Cadillac broadside causing it to enter the median and overturn multiple times before coming to a rest on its side. The driver of the Cadillac was air lifted from the scene of the accident. The driver of the semi-trailer was not injured. No charges have been issued at this time.
Multiple Vehicle Collision Friday Afternoon on I-57
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Jun 2, 2018 | 1:26 AM
Comments