Edwardsville, IL (August 21, 2026) – A hit-and-run crash left a woman seriously injured on Wednesday evening at Troy Road and Franklin Avenue in Edwardsville. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on August 19.
According to the city, the woman was a passenger in a green SUV that was rear-ended by another vehicle. The other vehicle left the scene after the impact. The woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Additional details about the other vehicle were not immediately available.
We are thinking of the injured woman as she continues to recover.
What Should Drivers Know About Hit-and-Run Crashes?
A hit-and-run crash occurs when a driver involved in an accident leaves without remaining at the scene as required. Leaving can make it more difficult for injured people to receive immediate assistance and can complicate efforts to determine what happened.
Rear-end crashes can cause injuries even when the visible vehicle damage appears limited. Passengers may experience sudden movement of the head, neck, and upper body during an impact.
Anyone involved in a roadway crash should remain at the scene when required and assist when it is safe to do so. Promptly reporting an accident can also help emergency personnel respond and provide needed care.
