Monticello Live

Minutes after 7 AM, Thursday, the driver of this 18-wheeler was traveling north in Drew County on Highway 65, north of Tillar.

He lost control of his tractor – trailer in the ice and snow, causing it to roll over.

DCSO and AHP responded. The driver was reportedly uninjured.

Driving conditions are basically the same today as they were yesterday, please use caution or stay home.

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Monday morning, at 8:30, the driver of the Chevy Tahoe lost control of the vehicle in the snow and ice, as they were traveling north on Highway 425 near the Lincoln County line, coming to a stop after it rolled over.

DCSO responded to the scene. The driver was transported to DMH by SEEMS. The Tahoe was removed by Rangle Wrecker.

Friday afternoon, shortly after 4 PM, 2 pick-up trucks collided at the intersection of Highway 425 North and Barkada Road.

MPD and SEEMS responded, although no one was transported.

Rod’s Wrecker removed the Ford. The Dodge was parked at a nearby business, and removed by a toner.

Last Thursday, around 7 AM, the driver of this chip truck lost control of his 18 wheeler, as he was traveling towards McGehee on Highway 278, near its intersection with Highway 277, at the “Tillar turnoff.”

This photo, taken around 7:30, Thursday, on Highway 278 at Wilmar, shows one of multiple minor accidents that took place around that time, due to heavy rains.

It seems that rain caused more accidents on New Year’s Eve, than alcohol did, later in the night.

Around 2:30 PM Tuesday, a call came in reporting a hit & run at 278/425, where a big rig had left the scene. Minutes later, a truck matching that description was found on the UAM campus, stopped in the roadway. (more…)

On Tuesday, December 22, there were 4 wrecks in the Monticello area. (more…)

Tuesday morning, at 8:28 AM, Monticello dispatch received a report of a head-on collision involving an 18-wheeler and a car, a few miles north of 5 Mile Hill. (more…)

Just before 8 AM, Tuesday morning, Monticello dispatch received reports that a log truck turning from a side road onto Highway 425, north of 5 Mile Hill, was stuck in the ditch, blocking one lane of traffic.

Drew County Deputies are currently on the scene.

Please use caution, when traveling through the area, and give yourself extra travel time.

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Around 2:15, p.m., Thursday afternoon, while most of Drew County was being bombarded by heavy rains, due to Hurricane Laura’s leftover circulation, the driver of this southbound Buick lost control of the car in the rain, (more…)

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At 5 PM, Monday, MPD dispatch received a report of a two car collision on Highway 425 south of UAM, near Meadowview Apartments. (more…)

On October 20, 2019, Jamar Roberson was arrested by Monticello police after leaving the scene of 2 separate automobile accidents on HWY 425, near Atwoods and Mazzios. (more…)

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Saturday, around 6 PM, the driver of this Toyota 4runner was traveling from Warren towards Wilmar, when they crossEd the centerline and ran into the north ditch, overturning the vehicle.

No injuries were reported, the accident was investigated by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department.

Around 8 PM, Wednesday evening, the driver of this rental delivery  truck pulled the edge of S. Maple St., but the street’s short shoulder caused the truck to fall into the ditch, striking an energy power pole. (more…)

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The driver of this Ford Ranger pick-up told Drew County Sheriffs deputies that his rear wheel blew out, causing his pick-up to veer into the concrete ditch, before flipping in the air near Tabernacle of Faith Church, on Highway 425 north at 7:05 PM, Saturday.

SEEMS responded to the scene, but the driver declined further medical attention.

At 1:55 PM, Wednesday, there was another wreck on Highway 425, this time at N. Hyatt St. near the post office. (more…)

Just before 2 PM, Tuesday, a 2 car collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 278/425, involving a Nissan Pathfinder and a Dodge Journey. (more…)

If you look down the page a couple of articles, you will see a photo of an 18-wheeler, who went north on Old Troy Road, last night around 7 PM.

Around 3 PM, this afternoon, Big Wrecker had him headed away from that location, still on Old Troy Road.

The photo explains “The Rest of the Story.”

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