Bloomington, IL – Drivers across McLean County are being asked to take note today as the McLean County Sheriff’s Office announced it is operating under a collision alert, changing how deputies respond to certain crashes until further notice.
According to the McLean County Sheriff’s Office, the collision alert applies to minor property-damage accidents only. Drivers involved in crashes without injuries are instructed to exchange insurance information and report the incident to the Sheriff’s Office within 48 hours after the collision has been cleared from the roadway.
Officials stressed that emergencies have not changed. Accidents involving injuries should still be reported immediately by dialing 911.
For non-emergency crashes involving property damage only, drivers are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 309-888-5030 rather than requesting an on-scene response.
Deputies will continue to be dispatched in specific situations, including when a vehicle cannot be removed from the roadway, is creating a traffic hazard, or when a driver is unable to safely exchange information, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
No timeline has been given for when the collision alert will be lifted. Authorities say a cancellation notice will be issued as soon as conditions allow.
The alert affects drivers throughout McLean County, including Bloomington, Normal, and surrounding communities in Central Illinois, an area that regularly sees heavy commuter and commercial traffic.
Motorists are urged to use extra caution, remain patient on area roads, and ensure they understand reporting requirements during the collision alert period.
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