JOHNSON COUNTY — A 23-year-old semi driver from Texas was airlifted to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana after being involved in a serious semi crash on northbound I-57 at milepost 42 in Johnson County around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon.

Illinois State Police say the semi left the northbound lane of traffic onto the shoulder and into the adjacent wooded area.

The Goreville Fire Department, Lake of Egypt Fire and Rescue and IDOT responded to assist with the crash.

The right lane of I-57 was closed while vehicles were removed from scene.

ISP continues to investigate the crash.