The parents of a 14-year-old who died in a rollover crash with a utility terrain vehicle in Collinsville have settled their wrongful death suit ahead of trial.
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EDWARSVILLE A trucking company and its driver are facing a suit alleging a motorist was injured a collision with a tractor trailer.
Neelima Madala filed a complaint April 28 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Sodrel Truck Lines and Stephen M. Forrest, alleging negligence.
According to Madala s complaint, she was driving her vehicle on I-55 in Collinsville Township on Sept. 13, 2019. She alleges Forrest, who was driving a tractor trailer for Sodrel Truck Lines, collided with her vehicle and caused her to suffer permanent injuries.
Madala claims Forrest failed to yield the right of way and failed to keep control of the tractor trailer, which he was driving at a speed greater than reasonable and proper. She alleges the defendants are also negligent for failing to equip the tractor trailer with adequate brakes and failing to swerve or avoid the collision.
PEP Grants set for approval by county committee
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE – Park and recreation grants totaling more than $1.1 million were approved by the Madison County Board’s Grants Committee Monday for projects ranging from new and improved paths and trails to repayment of previous park loans.
Funding comes from the county’s portion of the park and recreation tax. In 2000 voters in Madison and St. Clair counties approved a 1/10th percent sales tax to fund recreation projects and create the Metro East Park and Recreation District. Half the money goes to the respective counties to be disbursed as grants, the rest to the MEPRD for its project, which also includes grants.