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    "title": "Two Illinois State Police Squad Cars Struck On Interstate 55 and Interstate 70",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-11 23:01:45",
    "published_at": "2026-10-11 18:40:00",
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    "subtitle": "ISP Experiences 11th and 12th Move Over Law-Related Crashes of 2026",
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    "body": "<p style=\"text-align: center\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p style=\"text-align: center\">October 11, 2026</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>SPRINGFIELD</strong> &ndash; The Illinois State Police (ISP) experienced two Move Over Law-related crashes during the past three days on Illinois interstates.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><br>\u200bOn October 8, 2026, at approximately 11:49 <a href=\"https://p.m\">p.m</a>., an ISP Trooper was stationary in a construction zone on Interstate 55 northbound near milepost 106.5, with emergency lights activated. A black Mazda traveling northbound on I-55 struck the ISP squad car. The Trooper was inside of the squad car at the time of the crash and was transported to the hospital by another Trooper as a precaution. The driver of the Mazda, 43-year-old Tiffany Sipes of Williamsville, IL, was issued citations for Scott&rsquo;s Law and Driving Under the Influence.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><br>\u200bOn October 9, 2026, at approximately 5:02 <a href=\"https://p.m\">p.m</a>., an ISP Trooper was stationary on Interstate 70 westbound near milepost 85.5, with emergency lights activated and working an active crash scene. A black Land Rover traveling westbound on I-70 sideswiped the Trooper&rsquo;s squad car and struck another vehicle in the backed-up traffic. The Trooper was outside the squad car and no injuries were reported. The driver of the Land Rover, Amanda S. Thomas, 45, of Logan, IL, was issued citations for Scott&rsquo;s Law, Improper Lane Usage, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, Driving Under the Influence, and multiple other traffic offenses.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><br>\u200bSo far in 2026, ISP has suffered 12 Move Over Law-related crashes, resulting in two injured Troopers. In 2025, ISP reported 15 Move Over Law-related crashes with seven Troopers injured. In 2024, ISP had 27 Move Over Law-related crashes with 12 injuries and one death. ISP reminds the public that the Move Over Law, also known as &ldquo;Scott&rsquo;s Law&rdquo; in Illinois, requires all drivers to slow down and move over when approaching an emergency vehicle, emergency worker, or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><br>\u200bA person who violates the Move Over Law faces a fine of no less than $250 and no more than $10,000 for a first offense. If the violation results in injury to another person, the violator&rsquo;s driver&rsquo;s license will be revoked. Additional information about ISP related crashes can be found at the following link: <a href=\"https://isp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/340d57cd956c453da2de25af804c268d.\">https://isp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/340d57cd956c453da2de25af804c268d.</a></p><p style=\"text-align: center\"> \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b </p><p style=\"text-align: center\">&nbsp;</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        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<figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/745963c3-9a51-49aa-a511-f029a851c06d/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"Rear Damage of Troop 6 Squad Car\"\n                id=\"image-745963c3-9a51-49aa-a511-f029a851c06d\"\n      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         <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>ISP.PIO.Personnel@illinois.gov</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/@ILStatePolice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@ILStatePolice\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@ILStatePolice</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ILStatePolice/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"ILStatePolice\"><svg class=\"icon icon-facebook release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-facebook\"></use>\n            </svg>ILStatePolice</a></li>\n<li 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