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Incident: Roll-over of truck tractor and semitrailer
Location: Interstate 55 southbound, south of milepost 134
Date, time: March 30, 4:53 p.m.
Individual involved: Driver David L. Cranson, 45, Mesick,
Mich.
Unit: Blue 2000 Peterbilt truck tractor
Assisting agencies: Lincoln EMS, Logan County Sheriff's
Department, Illinois Department of Transportation, Atlanta Police
Department and two members of Atlanta Rescue.
Narrative: A blue 2000 Peterbilt tractor pulling a 2006 Great
Dane trailer was traveling on I-55 southbound, south of milepost
134, in the right-hand lane of traffic. The tractor-trailer was
pushed into the left lane by a strong gust of wind. The driver
overcorrected, causing him to lose control. The tractor-trailer
turned over onto its left side, blocking both lanes of traffic. I-55
southbound was closed for four hours while the tractor-trailer rig
was turned upright and the debris was cleared from the interstate.
There were no injuries.
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The public is reminded that anyone is presumed innocent until
charges are proven in a court of law.
[Text from file received from Illinois
State Police District 9] |
