Illinois

Driver Killed in Accident at I-80 in Bureau County, IL

Published on: June 26, 2023

Date of Accident
June 23, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, La Salle, Bureau County, IL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a multi-truck crash that killed a driver at I-80 in Bureau County, IL on June 23rd, 2023. According to investigators, a westbound semi-truck is alleged to have crossed a median before colliding head-on with an eastbound semi-truck. The impact caused one of the vehicles to strike a third semi-truck, leaving one of the drivers with fatal injuries. A second driver was hospitalized with suspected non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the third truck is said to have decline hospital transport. Additional information was not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided head on with a second semi-truck

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