WAYNE CO., Ill. — An Alton man has been taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries after authorities say he rolled the truck he was driving.
According to the Illinois State Police, at approximately 1:25 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 2), Robert L. Shurn, 29, of Alton, was driving a 2013 Penske truck southbound on U.S. 45 when he failed to negotiate a turn onto westbound Interstate 64 on-ramp.
Police say the truck overturned and came to rest on the driver’s side.
Shurn was transported from the crash scene by the Wayne County Ambulance and taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Authorities say Shurn was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The Penske truck he was driving is said to have received major damage and had to be towed from the scene by Rick’s Towing of Fairfield.
Illinois State Police District 19 was assisted by the Wayne County Ambulance Service and the Fairfield Rural Fire Department.
The Illinois State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer also join in the investigation.
Shurn was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident and Operating in Violation of Driver’s License Restriction.