ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police
District 12
WHAT: Single Vehicle Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: Interstate 57 Southbound at Milepost 157, Effingham County
WHEN: May 18, 2020 at 7:10 p.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2000 Gray Honda Van
DRIVER: Unit 1- Kimyada Hunter, 40, from Marianna, AR - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
PASSENGERS: Unit 1- Deidra Miller, 32, from Bellwood, IL - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Markem Clark, 28, from Chicago, IL - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Yakita Hunter, 26, from Marianna, AR - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Miracle Hunter, 18, from Marianna, AR - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Minor age 7 - airlifted to an area hospital with life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Minor age 4 - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Minor age 2 - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Unit 1- Minor age 2 - transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on I57 in the right lane near milepost 157 in Effingham County. Driver of unit 1 stated that an unknown vehicle in the left lane swerved nearly striking unit 1. The driver of unit 1 then swerved to avoid collisions with the unknown vehicle and left the roadway to the west.
CHARGES: Unit 1 driver was cited for Improper Lane Usage, 4 counts of Failure to Secure Child in a Child Restraint Device, and Operation of Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
Unit 1 passenger, Markem Clark was cited for Failure to Wear Seatbelt
Unit 1 passenger, Deidra Miller was cited for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol.