Illinois

Driver Killed in Accident at I-255 in Monroe County, IL

Published on: July 31, 2023

Date of Accident
July 31, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-255, East St. Louis, Monroe County, IL, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one person at I-255 in Monroe County, IL on July 31st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:20 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer parked in a right shoulder was struck by a passenger vehicle under unclear circumstances. The driver of the passenger vehicle, who was not publicly identified, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The tractor-trailer operator was uninjured, according to police. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-255
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car collided with a tractor-trailer

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