At about 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23rd, Herbert Carriger, 67, of Winchester, survived a solo car crash. The car accident report disclosed that the incident occurred on Alsey-Manchester Road in Scott County, Illinois.
According to the Illinois State Police, Carriger traveled westbound on the roadway near Jefferson Road. His vehicle went off the road to the right, struck a guardrail, and caught fire. Medics took the man to an area hospital to treat minor injuries.
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Both lanes of the roadway remained close for approximately 45 minutes while investigators cleared the scene and gathered evidence. They reopened the road to traffic at about 7 a.m. There is no additional information.
Motor vehicle accidents occur for several reasons that are either human-made or external. They include driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, running red lights or stop signs, speeding, and driving while distracted.
It takes a distracted driver about three seconds to crash; thus, drivers must focus on the road ahead of them and only look away to scan the sides every six to eight seconds. Animal sightings, especially in rural areas, debris, whether flying or stationary, cause accidents.
Adverse weather conditions, wrong-way driving, tailgating, mechanical or manufacturer’s defects, and an underlying medical condition are also contributing factors. The latter covers conditions like epileptic attacks, heart attacks, and diabetes mellitus.
Drivers with an underlying medical condition that affects motoring skills should avoid driving and seek other transportation means. Additionally, motorists should generally put safety first and exercise care and caution when on the road.
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