State Police say with information provided by the community, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation has been able to identify the vehicle and driver believed to be involved in the September 29th crash just outside of Teutopolis that resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries.
ISP Director Brendan Kelly is thanking the communities of Montrose and Teutopolis, and everyone who provided information that has been instrumental in identifying the vehicle and driver believed to be involved in this case.
The crash involved a semi-truck tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia, of which approximately 4,000 leaked due to the tank being punctured. Due to the plume from the ammonia leak, roughly 500 residents were evacuated from northeastern parts of Teutopolis until around 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 30th, and U.S. Highway 40 was closed between Effingham and Montrose.
Illinois State Police continues to investigate and is consulting with the Effingham County State’s Attorney.
