ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19
WHAT: One Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: U.S. Route 45 southbound near County Road 2200N, White County
WHEN: Aug. 29, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2015 White Kawasaki Ninja 650
DRIVER: Unit 1- Chad C. Hayes, 44-year-old male of Carmi, IL – Transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on U.S. Route 45 near County Road 2200N. The driver of Unit 1 lost control and the motorcycle left the roadway, overturned and the driver was ejected. No further information is available at this time.
CHARGES: Unit 1 driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and was cited for Improper Lane Usage.
The public is reminded all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.