UPDATE WEDNESDAY 04.17.13
The truck driver was extricated from the truck late last night; we’ve not been told exactly how long it took, but it was longer than a half hour of work. Numerous unofficial sources (former family members, friends, etc) have confirmed the identity of the driver: Scott Goss. He’s currently in St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville in very serious condition. Our sources say your prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Here’s the original post:
POPE/SALINE Cos.—Details are sketchy but we’re learning of a single-vehicle crash on the Pope/Saline County line that happened at about 9:30.
The vehicle is an overturned semi; our sources are saying that a helicopter called to remove the driver from the scene had to cancel due to bad weather, so multiple first responders are on the scene, including Pope County Ambulance and extrication equipment.
Apparently as of about 10 p.m., the driver was still trapped. There’s been no word on his condition. Likely we won’t have anything until morning, depending on which ISP District (19 or 22) works it…if any of you are listening to scanner traffic, feel free to update.