Channahon, IL — Timothy Osburn is the fifth person to die following a semi-truck accident that took place on Monday, July 21, 2014. The accident occurred on Interstate 55, near Arsenal Road.
According to local officials, a semi-truck was speeding down the interstate, nearing a construction zone. As the truck changed lanes it started a chain reaction accident involving three other vehicles.
Four people died in the initial accident: Piper and Kimberly Britton. Vicky Palacios and Urlike Blopleh. Osburn was one of four injured in the accident.
The driver of the semi-truck, Francisco Quiroz, was arrested and charged with falsifying driving records and failure to maintain a record of his duty status. He was reportedly on the road for more than 12 hours before the accident occurred.
Scene of the Accident
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