Two-vehicle collision on I-70 westbound with both stopped, Effingham County IL


A two-vehicle collision took place on I-70 westbound near Maples and Mopolis. It was initially reported as a hit-and-run, but both vehicles have now stopped together at the scene.
Audio|Source: Effingham County Sheriff and EMS, Effingham City Police
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Transcript:
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980, coin Troop 8, took a report of a 1050[1]...
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I-70 westbound near Maples 57.
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It had been a hit-and-run, but sounds like both vehicles have stopped together, now at I-70 westbound near Mopolis 47.
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Troop 8 is not out of a unit close, and it happened in Troop 9, asking if we can respond to that location.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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1050: Traffic Accident (NBA/MVA)
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Location mentioned:
I-70, Illinois
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