EAST ALTON — A driver struck a vehicle head-on, and then the driver immediately left the scene Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, 2026, in the 500 block of East St. Louis Avenue, according to East Alton Police Chief Al Adams.
East Alton police and firefighters responded to the crash. The driver and passengers of the vehicle that was struck were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. A 2-month-old infant was in the back seat. Alton Fire Department ambulance responded to the crash.
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Chief Adams said Wood River Police found the driver who fled Wednesday morning.
“He was taking the license plates of the vehicle when he was located by the Wood River Police,” Adams said.
Adams said he expects charges to be announced, and East Alton Police continue to investigate.
The driver is in custody with law enforcement at this time, he said.
