Thunderstorm Winds Blow Semi Across I-70 In Clark County

SP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is being released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                        Personal Injury Traffic Crash                                

WHERE:                     Interstate 70 Westbound at Milepost 122 , Clark County        

WHEN:                   Apr. 8, 2020 at 7:15 p.m.                      

VEHICLES:           Unit 1 2019 White International Box Truck       

DRIVER(S):           Unit 1- Larry B. Brumley, 48 year-old male of Georgetown, KY                                                      

PASSENGER(S:    None                  

PRELIMINARY:  A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:  Unit 1 was traveling Westbound on Interstate 70 near Milepost 122.  A thunderstorm in the area was creating strong wind gusts.  Wind gusts pushed Unit #1 South across the roadway.  Unit 1 overturned and came to rest in the median.  Unit 1 was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

                                     

CHARGES:  None