Illinois

Woman Injured in Accident on I-280 near I-74 in Coal Valley, IL

Date
September 22, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-280, Coal Valley, IL, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-280 near I-74
Injuries Sustained

Non-life-threatening injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle collided with tire debris after a semi-truck suffered a tire blowout


What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that injured a woman on I-280 near I-74 in Coal Valley, IL on September 22nd, 2019. Officials say the incident involved a semi-truck suffering a tire blowout around 2:30 p.m. A vehicle next to the truck at the time then collided with debris from the tire and into the semi-truck. The woman driving was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The semi-truck driver was cited for unsafe tires.

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