SALINE CO., Ill. - A horrific traffic crash last night (Tuesday, January 5, 2016) left a couple injured when it happened in the village of Muddy.
The crash occurred at 8:48 p.m. on US Rt. 45, 1000 feet north of Maple St. in the village of Muddy (located between Eldorado and Harrisburg.
At that time, said ISP, a blue 2004 Chrysler Pacifica being driven by Douglas A. Williams, 45, of Marion, was southbound on US Rt. 45 entering Muddy. For reasons unknown, the vehicle exited the roadway to the west and became airborne before overturning multiple times. The blue Chrysler struck a parked truck-tractor/semi-trailer before coming to rest and catching fire.
With Williams was his wife, Diana L. Williams, 44, also of Marion. Both Mr. and Mrs. Williams were both airlifted
to an area hospital for treatment of injuries they sustained in the crash.
ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the Saline County Sheriff's Department, Harrisburg Fire Department
and the Saline County Ambulance Service.
Investigation into the crash is pending.
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