Vehicle damaged after hitting hay bale on Illinois Route 140, Madison County IL

Traffic

Reported: 11/6/2025 04:11 PM

IL-140, Illinois

A large bale of hay was left in the middle of Illinois Route 140 near Staunton Road. One vehicle hit the hay bale and was disabled with significant damage. Officers responded to remove the obstruction and assist the driver.

Audio|Source: Edwardsville, SIUE, Glen Carbon, Madison County, ISPERN Police and Fire

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Transcript:

00:00

Hi, it's got flag down.

00:01

There's supposed to be a big bale of hay in the middle of the road on 140 just west of Staunton Road.

00:08

I'm going to see if I can remove it.

00:09

He said someone did hit it, though.

00:18

At Hay Vale, we're transferring the ISP unless you'll handle.

00:25

Ten-four, I'm still trying to find it.

00:27

He said it was just on the other side of Staunton Road, but I still don't see where it half-words at.

00:33

Our caller is 140 just east of Warding Road.

00:37

Ten-four.

00:38

Madison County from Elhamper.

00:43

Tinkgo.

00:49

3522, you have traffic for me.

00:56

Item 3522, go ahead.

01:01

Sorry, I thought you had traffic for me.

01:03

I guess it's passing with my radio.

01:05

It's very static-y.

01:07

And four.

01:13

3634. I've got, I'm about a quarter of a mile west of Staunton Road.

01:17

I've got two vehicles off to the side of the road.

01:20

I'll get out and see what's going on.

01:22

Okay.

01:27

And 3623 is out with 3634.

01:31

3634.

01:37

3634 is this going to be one vehicle.

01:39

The other vehicle is actually the person who owns the hay.

01:42

I have a 28 on one vehicle.

01:45

It's actually disabled now.

01:46

24, go ahead.

01:50

Young 935208.

01:51

Young 935208, Illinois.

01:56

Clear malice drink and Judith Wood out of Glencarbon on the Red 2012 Toyota van.

02:05

Adam 3634, you still need ISP to response.

02:12

Ten for the vehicle, they do want to have a report down on this because their vehicle is disabled and got quite a damage.

02:21

Ten-four.

02:25

Paul, Nottie.

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