Illinois

Nirvair S. Sandhu Killed; Samuel F. Anthony, Jerry L. Waggoner, Nancy Waggoner Injured in Accident at I-70 near Martinsville, IL

Published on: June 26, 2023

Date of Accident
June 23, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Nirvair S. Sandhu, Samuel F. Anthony, Jerry L. Waggoner, Nancy Waggoner
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-70 near Martinsville, IL

What Happened

Illinois State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-70 near Martinsville, IL on June 23rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:45 p.m. and involved at least four vehicles. According to investigators, a westbound semi-truck is alleged to have failed to stop for traffic, colliding with a second semi-truck. The impact created a chain reaction crash involving a Ford Explorer and third semi-truck. Killed in the crash was the driver of the first semi-truck, identified as 44-year-old Nirvair S. Sandhu. Police say three people involved had suspected minor injuries. They were identified as 48-year-old Samuel F. Anthony, 63-year-old Jerry Waggoner and 59-year-old Nancy Waggoner. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford Explorer, Semii-Truck
Road/Highway
I-70
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (3)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Explorer collided with two semi-trucks

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