WAYNE CO., Ill.—An Evansville man was treated for injuries this morning after a rollover wreck on Interstate 64 this morning (Wednesday, February 5, 2014).
Illinois State Police, who worked the accident, stated it happened due to icy road conditions after the overnight snow and ice accumulation.
The accident occurred on I-64 westbound at mile post 97.5 in Wayne County at 7:42 a.m.
Aaron Reckelhoff, 29, of Evansville, Ind., was the driver of a white 2007 Ford E350. He was traveling westbound on I-64 at mile post 97.5 when he lost control of his vehicle on the icy covered roadway. Reckelhoff’s vehicle slid off the roadway into the ditch, striking a tree and rolling over onto the driver’s side.
Reckelhoff was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital (Mt. Vernon, Ill.) by Wayne City Ambulance for treatment of his injuries. No citations were issued to Reckelhoff.
The Illinois State Police was assisted at the crash scene by the Wayne City Ambulance, Wayne Fire Protection District #1 and Rick’s Towing.