2 Hurt in Vehicle Accident on I-57 near Rantoul in Champaign County

Police said a single passenger vehicle crashed for reasons still under investigation. The vehicle entered the center median, rolled over and hit a guardrail.

Champaign County Crash
2 Injured in Car Crash on I-57 near Rantoul in Champaign County

Champaign County, IL. – Two people were injured following a traffic collision on Thursday night near Rantoul in Champaign County, according to the Illinois State Police.

The accident occurred a while before 9:00 p.m. on March 12, at milepost 248, two miles south of the exit to Rantoul.

Police said a single passenger vehicle crashed for reasons still under investigation. The car entered the center median, rolled over and hit a guardrail.

Two people were hurt in the crash and were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

Police closed northbound lanes of I-57 at Champaign’s Market Street, eight miles south of the accident.

The roadway was reopened at 3:24 a.m.

No additional details regarding this crash were provided.

An investigation is underway.

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