Illinois

Three People Injured in Accident at I-57 in Douglas County, IL

Date of Accident
July 17, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-57, Country Club Hills, Douglas County, IL, USA

What Happened

Illinois State Police are investigating a crash that injured three people at I-57 in Douglas County, IL on July 17th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. A semi-truck reportedly lost control and veered through a median before overturning. The driver and two passengers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was also cited for Failure to Reduce Speed. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-57
Injuries Sustained

Non-life-threatening injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control, veered from a median and overturned

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