Nearly 3000 small pigs were loose today, due to a livestock hauler that
overturned on I-70 milepost 127, between Casey and Greenup, Illinois. The
crash occurred due to driver illness, causing the vehicle to run off the
roadway. The driver was cited for improper lane usage. Approximately 100
pigs perished in the incident. The pigs have been reloaded thanks to the
effort of Greenup Fire Protection District, Greenup Police Department,
Casey Police Department, Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT
portable scales, Effingham Equity, and other local volunteers. The
surviving pigs have continued to their destination in Indiana. Site
cleanup is still underway and will continue through the afternoon.
We experienced a great community effort out there today and for that we
thankful and proud.
(Pictured Trooper Amanda Jenkins
