Joshua Ernst, 26, in critical condition after being hit by an 18-wheeler while riding his bicycle on Illinois 16 outside of Hillsboro, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Tue, 01/17/2017 - 10:55am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Bicyclist hospitalized after crash involving tractor-trailer near Hillsboro

BUTLER — A bicyclist was hospitalized Wednesday morning after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Illinois 16 outside Hillsboro. Police said 26-year-old Joshua Ernst of Hillsboro crossed into the path of a tractor-trailer attempting to pass near Weingand Road. He was taken to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield and was in critical condition Wednesday afternoon. The tractor-trailer was being driven by David List, 56, of Litchfield, according to Illinois State Police. Ernst and another bicyclist were traveling eastbound about 5:30 a.m. when the incident occurred.
People Involved: 
Joshua Ernst
David List
Roadway: 
Illinois 16

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