Crime & Safety
Marseilles, IL Crash Oct. 21: Teen Airlifted After US-6 Wreck
Marseilles, IL – A juvenile driver was airlifted to an Illinois trauma center following a collision between an SUV and a tractor trailer on U.S. Route 6 in LaSalle County, with police confirming Wedne
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-21T20:08:49.668Z
Marseilles, IL – A juvenile driver was airlifted to an Illinois trauma center following a collision between an SUV and a tractor trailer on U.S. Route 6 in LaSalle County, with police confirming Wednesday, Oct. 21, that the injured teen is in stable condition.
According to the Marseilles Police Department , the crash occurred Monday, Oct. 19, at approximately 7:33 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and East 2659th Road.
SUV Collides With Tractor Trailer
Investigators said a tractor trailer was turning west onto U.S. Route 6 from East 2659th Road when an eastbound Honda Pilot approached the intersection.
The trailer was reportedly blocking the eastbound traffic lane as the SUV approached, resulting in the Honda colliding with the trailer.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and assessed both drivers.
The tractor trailer driver was evaluated by medical personnel but declined additional medical attention.
The juvenile driving the Honda sustained injuries requiring emergency transportation by OSF Life Flight to an Illinois area trauma center.
Police reported Wednesday morning that the teen was in stable condition.
Illinois State Police Investigating
The Illinois State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Bureau and Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit were called to assist with the investigation.
Authorities confirmed that no citations have been issued in connection with the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing pending completion of the crash reconstruction.
The Marseilles Police Department also acknowledged assistance from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Marseilles ESDA, Marseilles Fire Protection District and Marseilles Area Ambulance Service.
Officials have not released the juvenile driver's identity or additional details about the injuries.
The department has not announced a final determination regarding the cause of the crash.
Further information may become available as investigators complete their review of the collision.