ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by
Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Single vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries.
WHERE: Interstate 57 Northbound Milepost 154 (South of Effingham).
WHEN: 5:57 PM on 10/08/2019
VEHICLES: UNIT 1: Maroon 2013 Harley Davidson Motorcycle
DRIVER: UNIT 1: Christopher D. Marlow, 45, Terre Haute IN.
PASSENGERS: UNIT 1: April D. Marlow, 40, Terre Haute IN.
CHARGES: UNIT 1: None
TRANSPORTS: UNIT 1: Passenger: April D. Marlow transported via Air Evac helicopter
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary details indicate that Unit 1, a maroon 2013 Harley Davidson Motorcycle operated by Christopher D. Marlow, was traveling Northbound on Interstate 57 at milepost 154 in Effingham County. A deer ran into the roadway from the East in front of unit #1. Unit #1 was unable to avoid striking the deer head on. After making impact with the deer, Unit #1 overturned onto the driver's side causing both occupants to be ejected from the motorcycle. The passenger, April D. Marlow, was transported from the scene via Air Evac helicopter and taken to Carle Hospital in Champaign, IL.