ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                      Two Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injuries

WHERE:                   Interstate 57 southbound near Milepost 135, Fayette County

WHEN:                      Nov. 12, 2021 at approximately 7:23 a.m.

VEHICLES:              Unit 1 – Black 2015 Ford Escape

                                    Unit 2 – White 2021 Volvo Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1 – Jacob A. Wacker, a 25-year-old male from Hoyelton, IL – Airlifted to a regional hospital with injuries.

Unit 2 – Michael E. Wilson, a 46-year-old male from Plant City, FL – Refused medical attention.

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 2 had been traveling southbound on Interstate 57 near Milepost 135, but was stopped in the lane due to another crash in the area. Unit 1 was traveling southbound in the same area. Unit 1 rear-ended the trailer of Unit 2. The driver of Unit 1 was airlifted to a regional hospital with injuries. The driver of Unit 2 refused medical attention. No further information will be disseminated at this time.

CHARGES:               The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid a Crash.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law