Illinois

Two People Injured in Accident at US 24 in Rushville, IL

Published on: September 15, 2021

Date of Accident
September 13, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 24, Rushville, IL, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that injured two people at US 24 in Rushville, IL on September 13th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6 p.m. A tractor operated by a 32-year-old Rushville man was hauling a hale bale when it was struck in the rear of a semi-truck operated by a 44-year-old Chicago man. Both were hospitalized for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The semi-truck driver was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 24
Injuries Sustained

Undisclosed injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor hauling a bale of hay was struck in the rear by a semi-truck

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