ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:
WHAT: Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: US 45 at White Co. Rd 550N
WHEN: 05/08/18 1:26 pm
VEHICLE: Unit # 1- 1995, Chevrolet, Silverado, truck
Unit # 2- 1994, International, tanker truck (2-Axle)
DRIVER: Unit #1- Joseph M. Muff, Age 60, Norris City, IL.
Unit #2- Nickolas R. Shiever, Age 31, Carmi, IL.
PASSENGERS: None
CAUSE: Improper Passing at an Intersection
TRANSPORTS: Both drivers were transported by ambulance from the scene to local area hospitals.
ROAD CONDITIONS: Open
PRELIMINARY: According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, the Chevrolet was being driven behind the International as they both traveled southbound on US 45. When they approached the intersection with White Co. Rd. 550 N. the driver of the Chevrolet attempted to pass the International. The driver of the International attempted to turn left or eastbound onto White Co. Rd. 550N striking the Chevrolet. Both vehicles then went off the eastside of the roadway.
Both drivers had non-incapacitating injuries sustained from the traffic crash.
ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the Norris City Fire Dept., Norris City Police Dept., White Co. Sheriff’s Office, White Co. Ambulance Service and Rick’s Towing.
CHARGES: Improper Passing at an Intersection
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
