Distracted semi truck driver speeds eastbound on U.S. 50, Clinton County IL


A semi truck driver was using a phone while driving east on U.S. 50 near Sallytown and Tullytown. The driver was unable to keep a steady speed, fluctuating between 35 mph and higher speeds. The vehicle had a dark red cap and was pulling a flatbed load.
Audio|Source: Madison and Clinton Counties Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Kingston-Quentin County Unit, special attention, Backmire area, prepare a copy, reckless driver, distracted driver.
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Tixon-Quitten County units, U.S.
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50 eastbound from Sallytown, New U.S.
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50 eastbound from Tullytown, distracted driver,
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unable to maintain speed, semi,
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blast or dark red cap pulling a parked flatbed load.
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and advise he did observe subject on his phone and is fluctuating between 35 and then higher rate of speed.
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Clinton County, IL
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