Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 64 in O’Fallon, Illinois.
What Happened: A box truck and a car collided, causing the box truck to roll onto the car.
Participants:
- Driver of car
- Drive of box truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- One person, vehicle unknown, injured
Details:
On or about Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, an accident between a car and a box truck resulted in injuries for one person. Authorities said the accident happened in the northbound lanes of Interstate 64 in O’Fallon, Illinois.
State Police indicated that one individual was taken to the hospital after a car and a box truck collided under unspecified conditions, and that the box truck rolled onto the car after the accident. At least one person suffered injuries of an unknown severity.
An examination of Interstate 64 on Google Maps shows a four lane roadway, with a grassy median dividing the lanes. O’Fallon is located about 17 miles east of St Louis, Missouri.
Illinois State Police are still examining the factors that may have contributed to the crash.