ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by
Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: US Route 33 just east of E. 1200th Avenue, Jasper County
WHEN: April 25, 2022 at approximately 3:14 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2011 Black Dodge Journey
Unit 2- 2015 White Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer
DRIVERS: Unit 1- 68-year-old male from Newton, IL – Deceased
Unit 2- Tyler G. Carlson, 31-year-old male from Moscow Mills, MO
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on US Route 33 just east of E. 1200th Avenue. Unit 2 was traveling westbound at the same location. For an unknown reason Unit 1 crossed the center line into the path of Unit 2. Unit 2 was unable to avoid striking Unit 2. After striking Unit 2, Unit 1 left the roadway to left and came to rest in the ditch. Unit 2 left the roadway to the right and came to rest in the ditch. Unit 1 driver was pronounced deceased on scene. Unit 2 driver reported no injuries.