Motorcyclist Injured in St. Clair County Motorcycle Accident
A motorcyclist was taken to a hospital after a crash with a pickup truck closed northbound I-255 in St. Clair County, Illinois, on Tuesday morning.
Candice BondA motorcyclist was taken to a hospital with injuries after a crash involving a pickup truck on Interstate 255 in St. Clair County on Tuesday morning. The pickup truck's driver reported no injuries at the scene. The crash closed both northbound lanes of the interstate, according to preliminary information from Illinois State Police.
Motorcycle and Pickup Collide on I-255
The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. near milepost 23, south of Collinsville Road. It involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck, state police said. The motorcycle's driver was taken to an area hospital with injuries. Northbound traffic was rerouted onto Interstate 64.
Illinois State Police Investigating I-255 Crash
Illinois State Police Troop 8 is investigating the crash. State police have not released the cause of the crash or the names of the people involved. The investigation remains active, and no charges have been announced.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Illinois usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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