URBANA — A major intersection in Urbana reopened shortly after noon today following an overnight crash involving a sheriff’s deputy.
The two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 4:14 a.m. at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, according to Urbana Police. Emergency responders transported the deputy to a local hospital.
All lanes on Florida Avenue and Lincoln Avenue were closed for several hours as accident investigators documented the scene. By 7:40 a.m., the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department reported that the deputy was in serious but stable condition. This afternoon, authorities confirmed the deputy remains in stable condition.
The specifics of the crash are under investigation. Urbana Police urge anyone with additional information to contact 217-384-2320. Individuals can also provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS (217-373-8477) or visiting 373tips.com.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards up to $5,000 for tips leading to arrests in homicide cases, $2,500 for felony firearm-related arrests, and up to $1,000 for information on other crimes. Information submitted is confidential, and callers’ identities are not tracked.