Illinois

Kyle D Dietz, Sam Williams Injured in Accident on I-72 near Pittsfield, IL

Published on: August 23, 2021

Date of Accident
August 19, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Kyle D Dietz, Sam Williams
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-72, Pittsfield, IL, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that injured two people at I-72 near Pittsfield, IL on August 19th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 7:30 a.m. A semi-truck operated by 56-year-old Kyle D Dietz was traveling through a construction zone when it veered into a closed right lane. It then struck a pickup truck that was parked there with its caution lights active. The truck then struck 36-year-old Sam Williams who was working as part of the construction crew before it hit a concrete median barrier. Williams was treated for minor injuries. Dietz also suffered minor injuries but refused treatment at the scene. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Pickup Truck, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-72
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck swerved into a closed right lane and struck a parked pickup truck with caution lights activated

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