Three hurt as farm tractor, two other vehicles crash on Yuton Blacktop

Posted on May 27, 2018
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A McLean County Sheriff’s Police accident reconstruction specialist was called to investigate a crash between a farm tractor and two other vehicles Sunday on the Yuton Blacktop. (Photo by Flickr/davidsonscott15)

 

By Howard Packowitz

NORMAL – A three-vehicle crash Sunday involving a farm tractor on the Yuton Blacktop just northwest of Normal left three people hurt.

A rescue worker said ambulances transported the injured to local hospitals, although their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

First responders were called during the noon-hour today (Sunday) to the Yuton Blacktop, between the Yuton Elevator and Danvers. A minivan and a car were also said to be involved in the crash.

Police blocked the Yuton Blacktop, between County Roads 800 E. and 900 E., while a McLean County Sheriff’s Department accident reconstructionist conducted an investigation.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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