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Semi truck swerves dangerously on I-55 southbound, Salem IL

Traffic

Reported: 10/1/2025 09:18 PM

I-55, Illinois

Police reported a semi-truck driving recklessly on I-55 southbound near mile post 42. The semi-trailer was swerving across lanes and creating a hazard for other drivers.

Audio|Source: Clay County Sheriff and EMS, Wayne County Sheriff and EMS, Flora Police, Fairfield Police, Fire, and EMS, ISP Districts 12,13, and 19

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4985 traffic stop via Maine and Delamore, Salem, Maine and Del Mar, Salem.

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Yeah, Silver Chevy, Philadelphia.

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We've got to Arkansas.

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The Ocean, D. David, D.O.S.O.O.O.O.O.O.S. David, D. Hogan, (number withheld).

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O.Ocean, D. David, the Higan,

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(number withheld).

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Iowa,

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Iowa.

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985, 104.

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283, 104. This is driving 55 southbound mile close 42.

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Troopate units, reckless driving, I-55 southbound, mile post 42, 2317, truck tractor semi-trailer,

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silver,

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truck tractor semi-trailer silver.

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Trailer (number withheld).

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Trailer (number withheld) S.m. Ketom.

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1028, Elgin Equipment Leasing, Elgin Equipment Leasing,

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Hampshire,

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2222 C-I-NC trailer,

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all over the roadway, make your own case.

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I-55, Illinois

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