NEWS RELEASE
City of Carbondale, Illinois
March 24, 2023
Carbondale – On 03-22-23 at 3:44 p.m. City of Carbondale police officers responded to the 600 block of North Giant City Road in reference to a report of a car versus motorcycle traffic crash. Officers found the driver of the motorcycle suffered injuries as a result of the crash and immediately began life saving measures. The motorcycle driver was transported by ambulance to the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for treatment. No other injuries were reported. No additional details of the crash are being released at this time. The investigation into the cause of the crash is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the City of Carbondale Police Department at (618) 549-2121.
Prior Release (Update) - On 03-22-23 at 3:44 p.m. officers responded to the 600 block of North Giant City Road in reference to a report of a traffic crash. The roadway has been cleared and is open to resume normal traffic. No more information is available at this time. The investigation into the crash is active and ongoing.
Prior Release - Traffic Crash Investigation – Please Use Alternate Route Carbondale - On 03-22-23 at 3:44 p.m. officers responded to the 600 block of North Giant City Road in reference to a report of a traffic crash. Please use an alternate route and avoid this area while driving until the investigation is concluded. No more information is available at this time.
The mission of the Carbondale Police Department is to work in partnership with our community to preserve life, protect human rights, protect property and improve quality of life by providing police service to all in a fair, sensitive, and professional manner.