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Dallas, Texas truck driver hurt in I-57 crash north of Salem

By Bruce Kropp Mar 18, 2024 | 2:15 PM
ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)

A 38-year-old Dallas, Texas man was injured when his box truck overturned on its side along I-57 at milepost 118 northbound on Sunday afternoon.

Brandon Taylor was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Salem Fire Protection District, United Medical Response, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department all assisted at the scene about two miles north of the Salem exit.

The State Police report doesn’t indicate how the crash occurred.  Taylor was ticketed for improper lane usage.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 on Sunday afternoon.