ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by
Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Interstate 57 northbound at milepost 126.5, Marion County
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2021 at approximately 7:17 p.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2002 Silver Chevrolet Venture Van
DRIVER: Unit 1-50-year-old male from Lawrenceville, GA – Deceased (pending next of kin notification).
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling north on Interstate 57 near milepost 126 in Marion County. The driver of Unit 1 left the road to the right, then re-entered the roadway and crossed both lanes and ran off the road to the left. Unit 1 went down an embankment and struck several trees before rolling onto the driver side. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene by the Marion County Coroner. This crash is under investigation and no further information is available.