One Person Critically Injured after Colliding with Rear of Semi-Truck on Interstate 72

Quick Facts
Where: Interstate 72, the US 67 Exit, South of Jacksonville, IL
What Happened: A Ford SUV collided with the rear-end of a semi-truck
Participants:
- Driver, Ford SUV
- Driver, Semi-Truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Driver, Ford SUV, Critical Injuries
Details
The Driver of a Ford SUV was critically injured after colliding with the rear-end of a semi-truck on Interstate 72, south of Jacksonville, IL. The accident occurred shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, near the US 67 Exit, diverting traffic for several hours. Illinois State Police report that the driver of the Ford SUV became wedged under the trailer of the semi-truck and required extraction before being taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital.
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