Semi Runs Off Interstate Near Edgewood

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Published on January 31 2017 4:30 pm
Last Updated on January 31 2017 4:30 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

A semi ran off I-57 near Edgewood Tuesday morning.

State police report a rig driven by 54-year-old Michael Miles of Greer, South Carolina was traveling three miles south of Edgewood just after 11am when the incident occurred. Miles told officers the rig traveled down the shoulder and into a wooded area next to the interstate.

Miles and his passenger, 67-year-old Joyce Miles of Greer, were both injured and were both taken to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Joyce Miles was treated then released, while Michael Miles was then flown to Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Charges in the crash are pending.