Illinois

Jeff Barker Killed in Accident at I-88 in Sterling, IL

Date
August 29, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jeff Barker
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-88, Sterling, IL, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-88
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck veered from the road into a tree


What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-88 in Sterling, IL on August 29th, 2022. Authorities are saying a semi-truck operated by 63-year-old Jeff R. Barker veered from the road for unknown reasons before colliding with a tree. The impact left Barker with fatal injuries. Investigators do not believe any other vehicles were involved and had no additional details to share.

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