Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.
Brownstown, IL

Truck struck by lightning and blocks traffic on interstate 

audio iconTraffic
I-70, Brownstown, IL
Audio|Source: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
00:53

Transcript:
970, Rick from Interstate 70 called, said they got a call about a truck truck truck or semi-trailer struck by lightning and slowly stuck in the road. He's not sure exactly where they're headed somewhere between the 68 and the Browntown Way Station. I've got no calls on it yet. If one of us can't break away, I'll see if one of the county unit can check on us for us. more information. As I said, they were stuck in the roadway. 970, 965. If you're just searching right now, I don't want to have you go ahead and get broke away and respond to that. If it is stuck in the road, we don't want to cause a crash if we can get there somebody quick.

Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
I-70, Brownstown, IL
Correct
Incorrect

Explore More on Brownstown, IL Crime Map

Recent Traffic Incidents in Brownstown, IL

Fire at west side address involves elderly man

audio iconFire & Arson
College Ave, Brownstown, IL 62418
Doctor, correction. The high fire, PMF call 732 West for a 70-year-old (name withheld) to say case he's toxic alert.

Person causing disturbance outside home on Division Street

audio iconDisorderly Conduct
E Division St, Brownstown, IL 62418
Public. A 911 disturbance. On Division Street. He's outside the residence currently. Okay, units is 343. I'm public. A 911 disturbance.

Semi-truck struck by lightning blocks traffic on I-70

audio iconTraffic
I-70, Brownstown, IL
And 65 to coin information. You go ahead for 65. 965 or 97. Rick from Interstate 70 called. They got a call about a truck truck truck truck truck or semi-trailer stuck by lightning and slowly stuck in the road. He's not sure exactly where they're had somewhere between the 68 and a brown town way station. I've got no calls on to yet. 10.4. I think one of us can't break. The way else he appointed, say, counting in it can check on us for us. He's calling the company unions one information. As I said, it was stuck in the roadway. Stand for it. 970, 965. If you're just... searching right now, why don't want to you to go ahead and get broke away and respond to that. If it is stuck in the road, we don't want to cause a crash if we can get there somebody quick. 10-4. 55 is on the phone. I'll break away.

Car goes off road and overturns in water near Otego Township

audio iconTraffic
IL-185 & 1500 E, Otego Township, IL 62418
We're both going to drive. I-7-Eastbound is the 67. Seventy eastbound is the 67. Cars off into the timber. If they haven't already, go ahead and have them start EMS. Security. 10-4. 5-ring 28, no draft. 5-free 28, 10-4. 2.970 vehicle is upside down in water submerged.

Fire response and courtesy ride provided at Brownstown

audio iconFire & Arson
Brownstown, IL 62418
County, 5363, clear for traffic? Van der Leighier from 2. We're arriving on scene. Will you please advise when you hear something from the utilities? Be given a courtesy ride to the Brownstown Fire Station.
Explore the crime map for more.