This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Friday, December 10th 2021 at approximately 7:00 am. The driver of blue Volvo Truck (2020) improper backing. Injuries were reported. An officer from Vermilion (Township of) Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Unit #1 was traveling westbound on US-6 near milepost 25. Unit #2 was traveling eastbound on US-6 near milepost 25 and was attempting to back into a private drive. Unit #1 failed to maintain an assured clear distance ahead; ran off the right side of the road; and struck the left side of the trailer that Unit #2 was hauling. Unit #1 drove completely under the trailer; removing most of the roof from Unit #1. Unit #1 continued westbound until it came to a final rest off the right side of the roadway on US-6. After the crash; Unit #2 pulled forward and came to a controlled final rest in the westbound lane of US-6.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 41 years old, Female, Fatal Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed | ||
2 | Passanger: 15 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed | ||
3 | Passanger: 18 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 59 years old, Male, Not injured Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |
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