Illinois State Police Investigate Crash Involving Sauget Police Vehicle
Illinois State Police are investigating a crash that occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois Route 3 and Monsanto Avenue in Sauget, Illinois. A driver struck the back of a Sauget police car that had its lights activated…
St. Louis, MO, August 7, 2026 —
The Illinois State Police are looking into a traffic incident that took place early Tuesday morning in Sauget, Illinois. The crash occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois Route 3 and Monsanto Avenue.
According to preliminary information, a vehicle collided with the rear of a Sauget police car. The police vehicle was reportedly stopped on the side of the road with its emergency lights activated at the time of the collision.
The Illinois State Police have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash or the identities of those involved. The extent of the damage to the vehicles has not been disclosed.
Authorities have confirmed that no serious injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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