October 03, 2024

Teen's risky maneuver causes fatal tanker crash in Illinois

Steve Smith

Teen's risky maneuver causes fatal tanker crash in Illinois

A tragic crash on September 29, 2023, in Teutopolis, Illinois, resulted in five fatalities and several injuries after a tanker truck spill.

The details: A 17-year-old driver attempted to overtake a tanker truck in a no-passing zone on US Highway 40, causing the tanker to jackknife and crash.

The crash caused a 4,000-gallon anhydrous ammonia spill, leading to the deaths of five people, including two children.
The tanker driver, along with 11 others, sustained injuries, and the area was evacuated for safety.

The aftermath: In an interview, the teen admitted fault, acknowledging poor judgment in passing the truck too quickly. "It was totally my fault," she conceded to investigators.

Authorities are continuing their investigation as federal officials have opened a public docket to provide more insight into the incident.

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