Angela Smith, 41, injured after semi-truck departs roadway and strikes ditch off of I-70 near Vandalia Township, Illinois
Modified Date:
Tue, 02/01/2022 - 8:03amAccident Date:
Wednesday, December 22, 2021Missouri Trucker Injured in Wednesday Crash
41-year-old Angela Smith of Cuba, Missouri was traveling west on I-70 near Vandalia at 12:08pm. For unknown reasons, Smith's semi left the roadway, crossed the median into the eastbound lanes, and went into the south ditch.
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Smith was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
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Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Road DeparturePeople Involved:
Angela Smith
Roadway:
I-70City:
Township of Vandalia, ILCounty:
Fayette County, IL
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