Serious injury crash near Waterloo

A serious injury rollover crash occurred about 2:20 p.m. Sunday in the 6500 block of Route 3 near the Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners John Deere dealership south of Waterloo.

The car involved in the crash came to rest near trees well off the roadway.

Responding agencies included the Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Monroe County EMS and Illinois State Police.

ISP said a Honda Civic was traveling south on Route 3 near Old State Route 3, veered off the roadway to the right and struck a culvert. After striking the culvert, the car rolled multiple times.

The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 27-year-old male from Perryville, Mo., was transported to an area hospital with injuries.

At last report, police said the driver was in critical condition at an area hospital.

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