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Dennis Katsnelson

A series of pileup crashes on I-70 in Illinois has raised concerns about the safety of the ongoing construction zone. The latest incident occurred on Friday, July 14, when four semi trucks and several passenger vehicles collided on eastbound I-70 at mile marker 101.5 near Teutopolis. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, but the crash is under investigation by Illinois State Police. The construction zone has been the site of multiple pileup crashes in recent days. On Wednesday, July 12, a fiery five semi truck crash occurred at the same location as Friday’s crash, resulting in one person being airlifted to a hospital. The following day, a three semi truck pileup was reported on eastbound I-70 at mile marker 102 in the construction zone, but no major injuries were reported.

The cause of these crashes is not yet clear, but the ongoing construction work may be a contributing factor. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and follow all posted signs and speed limits when driving through the construction zone. The Teutopolis Fire Protection District responded to Friday’s crash and reported that four semi trucks, a pickup pulling a camper, and three passenger vehicles were involved in the collision. Despite the number of vehicles involved, there was no entrapment and no serious injuries were reported. The Illinois State Police are investigating the cause of the crash and have not yet released any information about potential factors such as driver error or equipment failure. It is important for authorities to determine the cause of these pileup crashes in order to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of motorists traveling through the construction zone.

In the meantime, motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through the area and to be aware of their surroundings at all times. It is important to follow all posted signs and speed limits, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and avoid distractions while driving. By taking these precautions, motorists can help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.