Two drivers injured in Carbondale crash; U-Haul driver cited
KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale police responded Monday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of North Illinois Avenue that sent both drivers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash occurred at 12:46 p.m. when the driver of a U-Haul truck exited a private parking lot and was struck by a northbound vehicle, police said. Both drivers were transported to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for treatment.
The driver of the U-Haul was cited for failure to yield the right of way and released pending a court appearance.
A Civic Ready Alert was issued asking motorists to avoid the area while officers investigated.
The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department at (618) 549-2121. Anonymous tips can be made through the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers tip line at (618) 549-COPS (2677), the Murphysboro/Jackson County line at (618) 687-COPS (2677), or online through the “Crime Stoppers” tab on the department’s website. Cash rewards are available for information leading to an arrest.
