Vehicle crashes into tree near I-74 exit, driver flees scene, Clay County IL
Concern rises over a vehicle crashing into a tree near I-74 exit; driver suffered minor damage and fled the scene. Responders are managing traffic and assistance.
Audio|Source: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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Baniak 713, 1042.
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It's there.
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I accidentally drove past it.
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He's down there pretty good.
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If you drive past the exit, so between the exit to get on, 74, eastbound and westbound,
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he's down in the grass.
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I'll turn around to get any traffic control boot.
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I accidentally drove faster.
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Yeah, I'll be a route.
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Pontiac 735 arrived.
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Temple Drive.
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Pontiac 735 arrived.
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US 45 southbound.
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Just south of Walmart in between airport road.
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45 southbound just south of Walmart.
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Black passenger car, annoying to standby on 28.
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Simple.
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Tonyak, 75, 1028.
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Go ahead.
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Oushabian Powell.
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E. Edward M.
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Mary, 70307.
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Edward Mary, 70307.
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Exodite next to, please.
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With tow number.
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No.
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921 on this task report
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164 he's not the 117 my county is also going to try to send a deputy that way
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We did have a caller advised they did hit the tree.
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They advised they had minor damage to their vehicle and have continued on.
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I gave them the CFS number if they need to call back in for a report.
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US-45, Illinois
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