Illinois

Two People Killed in Accident at I-57 near Mount Vernon, IL

Published on: January 5, 2022

Date of Accident
December 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-57, Mount Vernon, IL, USA

What Happened

Illinois State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-57 near Mount Vernon, IL on December 29th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2:32 p.m. A GM Sierra was headed northbound when it reportedly collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer stopped in the shoulder. The 73-year-old man and 70-year-old woman in Sierra suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
GM Sierra, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-57
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GM Sierra collided with the rear of a semi-truck stopped in the shoulder of the highway

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