One Person Hurt in Fiery Motor Vehicle Crash in Illinois Valley near Selma
One person was injured in a fiery motor vehicle accident in the Illinois Valley near Selma yesterday.
On Monday at 2:49 p.m., the Illinois Valley Fire District and American Medical Response were dispatched to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois River Road and Squaw Creek Road.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered a vehicle that had been involved in an accident and was still on fire. After the fire was extinguished, a search of the vehicle and surrounding area was conducted to ensure that no other individuals were involved in the incident. No one else was found.
IVFD officials said the occupant of the vehicle was located some distance away from the crash scene. The patient was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with unspecified injuries. The burnt vehicle was flagged for towing.
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office did not respond, but was notified about the incident. It was unclear if there would be an investigation.
Posted on 12/3/24 6:48AM by Sam Marsh
