Monroe County, IL — July 31, 2023, a person was killed in a collision involving a semi-truck on Interstate 255 near milepost 5.5 in Monroe County, IL.

Authorities indicate that on July 31, an accident occurred when, for unknown reasons, a car and a semi-truck crashed on Interstate 255 in Monroe. According to reports, the vehicle rear-ended the semi-truck, which was pulled over on the side of the interstate.

Investigators have not determined the cause of the accident but confirmed that the vehicle driver, whose name has not been released, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The collision reportedly happened shortly after 2:00 in the morning in the southbound lanes.

No other injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the crash.

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