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ISP squad car struck on I-64 in Wayne County

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ISP Squad car struck

WAYNE COUNTY (WSIL) -- An Illinois State Police squad car was struck while performing enforcement duties in Wayne County.聽

On Monday, around 7:50 p.m. a trooper was on the right shoulder with emergency lights flashing, assisting another trooper, when the squad car was side-swiped.

A pickup traveling west on I-64 failed to yield to the emergency vehicle and struck the left rear end.

The trooper suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital.聽

The truck driver, 72-year-old Elvie Cagle of Chesterfield, IL, was cited for a Scott's Law violation and improper lane usage.聽

This is the 18th ISP squad car struck in Scott's Law related incidents and the 7th trooper to be injured.聽

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