Ronald Rockhold Injured in Semi-Truck Collision on Route 48 Near Clarksdale, Illinois on January 9, 2026
On January 9, 2026, a commercial trucking collision on Route 48 in Christian County left semi-truck driver Ronald Rockhold injured near Clarksdale, Illinois. Authorities reported the crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. when two tractor-trailers hauling soybeans collided on the roadway. Emergency crews from the Taylorville Fire Department responded to the scene and transported Rockhold, 59, to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators cited the driver of the second semi-truck for failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision. No further details regarding the extent of Rockhold’s injuries have been released. The incident remains under investigation by local officials as they continue to review contributing factors surrounding the crash.
