ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
WHAT: Two Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 14 at 900E, White County
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2021 at approximately 5:43 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2013 Red Dodge Stratus
Unit 2- 2000 Gold Buick Century
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Jesse Campbell, 83-year-old male from Mcleansboro, IL
Unit 2- Chelsey Smith, 35-year-old female from Fairfield, IL
PASSENGERS: Unit 1- Carolyn Campbell, 77-year-old female from Mcleansboro, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Unit 2- James Smith, 40-year-old make from Fairfield, IL
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 2 was traveling west on Illinois Route 14 near 900E in White County. Unit 1 was traveling west at the same location behind Unit 2. Unit 1 driver stated he looked away from the road briefly and struck the rear of Unit 2. The driver of Unit 1, driver of Unit 2 and passenger of Unit 2 reported no injuries. The passenger of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries. This crash remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time.
CHARGES: Pending