Two Injured: East Alton Authorities Investigate Serious Early Morning Rollover Crash
Police and firefighters responded to a 3 a.m. crash near Weiland involving two vehicles, focusing on lane usage and speed as potential factors, Chief Golike says.
EAST ALTON - East Alton Police and firefighters responded early Friday, April 24, 2026, to a rollover crash on Illinois Route 3 south of the red light intersection in front of Weiland, sending two drivers to Alton hospitals as investigators worked to determine what caused the wreck.
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The crash happened about 3 a.m. on Friday, according to the provided information. Officials said one driver was reported to be in serious condition after the accident.
East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike said the crash "appears to be related to conditions, speed, and lane usage."
Chief Golike described the crash as "a lane-maneuver incident." One of the drivers was reported to have approached northbound traffic, gone around another vehicle, cut back in and clipped the front of the other vehicle, he said.
Both drivers, identified only as “driver no 1” and “driver no 2,” were taken from the scene to Alton hospitals.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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