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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Driver accused of DUI in crash injuring Illinois state trooper on I-88, police say
A state trooper was injured while helping a motorist when a driver accused of driving under the influence struck his vehicle early Sunday morning on Interstate 88 in Oak Brook, Illinois State Police said. A tractor-trailer had broken down at milepost 139 of westbound I-88, and the state trooper had parked on the right shoulder behind the tractor-trailer with his emergency lights flashing around 4 a.m., state police said. While the trooper was in his vehicle, a driver in a Tesla struck the rear passenger side of the squad car. The car was pushed into the rear of the tractor-trailer, injuring the trooper. The Tesla driver, 24-year-old Sebastian G. Rodriguez, of Romeoville, was charged with driving under the influence and aggravated Scott's Law/Move Over Law violations. Rodriguez and the trooper were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries, and the trooper's car had to be towed from the scene, state police said. The trooper has since been released from the hospital. Move Over Laws require motorists to move over when passing stopped emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars, as well as road workers, to allow for safe clearance. Illinois' Move Over Law is also called Scott's Law, after Chicago Fire Department Lt. Scott Gillen, who was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while at an accident scene on Dec. 23, 2000. A Scott's Law violation with no damage or injury results in a fine and a marked driving record, but if injury or death occurs, the violation is considered a Class 4 felony, and the violator's license is revoked. This is the 10th Move Over Law violation that has resulted in a crash in 2025, according to state police. In 2024, there were 27 such incidents, resulting in 12 troopers injured and one killed. Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed while clearing debris from I-55 on Dec. 23, 2024.
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Illinois American Water Reminds Motorists to Move Over for Safety
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the National Safety Council's National Safety Month ends, Illinois American Water reminds motorists to move over for safety. Throughout June, Illinois American Water employees were featured on the company's Facebook page through the social media #moveover campaign. Posts highlighted Scott's Law and the importance of moving over for law enforcement, emergency, utility and other vehicles displaying warning lights. Moving over doesn't just protect us—it also protects motorists. At the end of the day, we all share the same goal: to get home safely. Share Scott's Law, 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c), is a mandatory move over law in the state of Illinois. The law requires all motorists to move over when encountering stopped or disabled vehicles displaying warning lights. Since 2000, all fifty states have enacted some form of a 'Move Over' law. Illinois expanded the 'Move Over' requirements to motorists with their hazard lights activated along highways. Scott's Law was named in honor of Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting at a crash on a Chicago Expressway. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle that is displaying or flashing warning lights, Illinois motorists must: Slow down Drive with caution Move over to another lane Reduce speed if changing lanes is unsafe When entering a highway construction area, Illinois law requires motorists to: Slow down Discontinue wireless use Yield or change lanes away from any authorized vehicles or workers in the area Laron Cole, a field service representative in Illinois American Water's Granite City service area, participated in the company's #moveover campaign to remind motorists that behind every utility worker are loved ones who want them to return home safely at the end of each day. Cole said, 'We understand the work we do can cause temporary inconvenience and disrupt traffic. That's why we work as quickly and safely as possible to restore services and return roadways to normal. We never take shortcuts which could compromise safety. Our friends and neighbors can help by slowing down and moving over when they see us working.' He added 'Moving over doesn't just protect us—it also protects motorists. At the end of the day, we all share the same goal: to get home safely.' To learn more about Illinois American Water's commitment to safety, please visit About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
ISP troopers killed on duty to be honored in Washington, D.C.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois State Police are going to honor, in Washington, D.C., two troopers who were killed in the line of duty. With National Police Week kicking off on May 11, the state police will take this time to honor Corey Thompsen and Clay Carns, who both died because of injuries sustained in traffic crashes, said a release from the agency. 'National Police Week is especially poignant for ISP this year as we honor both Trooper Corey Thompsen and Trooper Clay Carns, who were killed in the line of duty in 2024, and recognize them and their families for making the ultimate sacrifice,' ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said in a news release. Troopers with the state police will be attending the event in Washington D.C., not only to mourn the loss of these two, but also to show support to officers from other agencies who lost their lives on duty. Clay Carns, 35, was killed on Interstate 55 after being hit by a car while trying to clear debris off the road. The collision took place in Will County on southbound Interstate 55 near Channahon. Just after 9:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, Carns was outside his squad car and in the roadway just north of Blodgett Road, when a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck collided with Carns, according to the state police. The driver of the truck, John Fleet, was not injured and remained at the scene, Kelly said. The Will County State's Attorney's Office charged Fleet with a Scott's Law violation. The state police also cited him for multiple traffic citations. At approximately 3:42 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2024, Corey Thompsen was on duty finishing a traffic enforcement detail in Champaign. He was traveling east on East Leverett Road, approaching County Road 1300 East. A truck, driven by 32-year-old Helen Torres of Thomasboro, was traveling south on County Road 1300 E. and stopped at the intersection with Leverett Road. Torres then pulled into the roadway, striking Thompsen's motorcycle. A witness provided aid until first responders arrived and took him to Carle Foundation Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Torres was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. She was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way at a Stop Intersection and No Valid Driver's License – Expired Less than 1 Year. They will be honored throughout the week in D.C. with events such as a candlelight vigil and the National Memorial Service, which are open to the public, the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Most Pana businesses pass tobacco, nicotine compliance checks
PANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two months after the Pana Police Department's alcohol compliance checks revealed that half of the businesses failed, only one out of 13 businesses failed in the most recent round of inspections. The Pana Police Department and the Christian County Health Department teamed up to conduct the tobacco/nicotine compliance checks on May 1. They found that 12 out of 13 establishments refused to sell tobacco/nicotine to customers under 21. WATCH: Taylorville Police Dept. shares close call with Scott's Law violation The establishments in compliance include: Qik N Ez Discount Liquor Marathon/Shasteens County Market Pana Shell Walgreens Dollar General on Poplar St Dollar General on Route 29 Pana Gaming Parlor Jack Flash Impulse Vape and Glass Lucky Jackpot Gaming One location, however, was found in violation. A clerk working at the Casey's General Store on 2nd Street was issued a city ordinance violation for selling tobacco to someone under the age of 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: Taylorville Police Dept. shares close call with Scott's Law violation
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Police Department is alerting drivers to follow Scott's Law after an intoxicated driver nearly hit two of their officers, and it was caught on camera. During a DUI stop over the weekend, two officers were speaking when one noticed a pickup truck approaching in that lane. They had to quickly move out of the way. Coroner ID's man killed after Taylorville Township crash Police officials said on Facebook that an officer would have been struck if they hadn't moved. Two patrol cars stopped the driver of the pickup truck later. Officers determined that driver was also intoxicated. Video courtesy of the Taylorville Police Department Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
