Overturned semi shuts down part of I-74 eastbound

PEORIA COUNTY, Ill.  — An overturned semi hauler on Eastbound I-74 shut down traffic heading into Peoria Wednesday morning.

Illinois State Police said the accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. just east of Exit 82, the Kickapoo/Edwards exit.

ISP Trooper Mindy Carrol said the driver of the semi and a passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The semi driver was cited for improper land usage.

Eastbound I-74 was closed for about four and a half hours.