Illinois State Police trooper's vehicle damaged by three-vehicle crash during semi-truck fire response, highlighting Move Over Law concerns.
In Johnson County, Illinois, an Illinois State Police trooper's vehicle was damaged while parked with emergency lights on, managing traffic for a semi-truck fire on Interstate 24. Traffic failed to slow down, leading to a three-vehicle crash and another semi-truck sideswiping the patrol car. The trooper was unharmed. This incident highlights concerns over the Move Over Law, which has seen 19 related crashes and nine trooper injuries in 2024.
October 18, 2024
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