MARION CO., Ill. - A man from Richland County was injured early this morning in a crash in Marion County.
Illinois State Police Dist. 12 out of Effingham reports that the single-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. 50 at Duis Road approximately six miles east of Salem at 12:12 a.m. today (Tuesday, December 1).
At that time, a 2014 International Truck Tractor/Semi Trailer being operated by John W. Gay, 71, of Claremont, was westbound on 50 at Duis Road when he crossed over the eastbound lane running off the roadway to the south.
The truck entered the ditch and overturned. Gay was taken to Salem Township hospital for treatment.
There were no passengers in the vehicle; ISP says any charges are pending.