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