Truck Crashes into Illinois River

At 3:07 am Friday morning, units from Illinois Valley Fire District responded to a vehicle in the river.

An observer said the vehicle was traveling West on 6th at a high rate of speed, when it left the roadway, flipped in mid-air and landed upside down approximately 30ft below in the river.

The driver, the only occupant, was getting out of the vehicle when first responders arrived on scene.

(all photos courtesy of Illinois Valley Fire District)

The driver was assisted by the crew of Illinois Valley Fire District engine 8931 and was later transported to Asante Three Rivers Medical Center by American Medical Response.

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