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.