Cara Smith, 33, arrested for drunk driving after wrong-way crash into semi on I-55 in Sangamon County, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/08/2015 - 9:46am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Woman arrested for DUI after two-vehicle crash

Illinois State Police say one person was arrested after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Sangamon County Tuesday night. Authorities say the crash happened near mile post 99 at about 11:46 p.m. This incident caused the temporary closure of southbound I-55 near the crash site for about one-and-a-half hours. Illinois State Police say the driver of the Ford, identified as Cara Smith, 33, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Authorities say the driver of the Ford then made a U-Turn and began driving northbound in the southbound lanes, eventually striking a truck-tractor semi-trailer on the driver's side and puncturing the fuel tank.
People Involved: 
Cara Smith
Roadway: 
Interstate 55

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