Illinois State Police are Investigating Reports of “Vehicular Endangerment”

The Illinois State Police are investigating reports of “Vehicular Endangerment” in Effingham and Shelby counties. According to ISP, multiple “damage to vehicle” reports have been taken as a result of objects being thrown from overpasses along Interstate 57. They say these dangerous incidents, which have occurred over the past week, are being treated as cases of Vehicular Endangerment, a Class 2 Felony under Illinois law. ISP emphasizes that throwing items from an overpass onto moving vehicles presents an immediate and severe threat to public safety. ISP is asking the public for assistance in identifying any suspects or suspicious activity in the area of Interstate 57 near overpasses between Effingham and Sigel. Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the affected area during the nighttime hours in recent days are urged to contact the ISP at (217) 342-7871. This is an active and ongoing investigation.