Illinois State Police investigated an accident with a semi-truck Tuesday morning on Interstate 74 near the Orion Blacktop, south of the Big X. The truck's driver was seriously injured.
According to state troopers, Larry B. Strainer, 62, of Elgin, Ill., was traveling west on I-74 at mile marker 20 about 4:40 a.m. when he crossed from the road into the median for unknown reasons. The truck then traveled onto Orion Blacktop below the overpass, crossed over the blacktop and traveled partially up the opposite ditch bank before coming to a rest.
Strainer was transported to Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, and later flown to OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, with what authorities called serious injuries.Â
Orion and Osco Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Illinois State Police is handling the crash investigation.
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