Diego R. Valdez, 38, and Coty A. Tolliver, 31, injured when pickup strikes semi truck on shoulder of Interstate 57 near Effingham, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Mon, 02/07/2022 - 7:46am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Driver extricated from truck in Effingham Co. crash

To avoid traffic, troopers said a 2015 Chevrolet 3500 HD Truck driven by Texas man Diego R. Valdez, 38, moved onto the shoulder and rear-ended the Freightliner's trailer. 

Details on Crash w/One Unit Wedged Under Another

Valdez was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid the crash.

Driver extricated from vehicle following accident

The truck became wedged under the trailer. The accident occurred at 10:13 a.m.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Diego R. Valdez
Coty A. Tolliver
Roadway: 
Interstate 57

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