Fayette County, IL – A Fayette County man was injured early Friday morning after a van collided with multiple horses along a rural roadway, prompting an emergency response from local authorities.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 4:37 a.m. Friday to the area of 90th Street and Eisenhower Road for a reported crash involving a van and horses. Preliminary information indicates a 56-year-old Arlington man was allegedly driving eastbound in a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan when the vehicle struck several horses that were reportedly in the roadway.
Authorities said the impact caused significant damage to the vehicle, which was later deemed a total loss. The driver, identified as Kurt A. Yearous, was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital with suspected injuries. His current condition has not been publicly released.
Investigators have not indicated how the horses came to be in the roadway, and it remains unclear whether any property owner may be involved or if containment issues played a role. The number and condition of the horses involved have also not been disclosed.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Arlington Fire Protection District and emergency medical services. Officials noted the crash remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as they become available.
Drivers in rural areas are reminded to remain alert, especially during early morning hours when visibility is limited and the likelihood of encountering animals in the roadway may increase.
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