ALTON — One person was taken to an area hospital Tuesday night, Oct. 13, 2026, after a two-vehicle crash at Homer Adams Parkway and Golf Road tipped an SUV onto its side, authorities said.

Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said an initial investigation found that one vehicle failed to yield while turning left.

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The Alton Fire and Police departments responded immediately to the call, which came in about 7:25 p.m. Oct. 13, 2026, according to the chief.

“The impact caused an SUV to spin left, which tipped it on its side,” Chief Ford said. “Minor injuries were reported, with one person being transported to a local hospital for treatment.”

The person in the vehicle that landed on its side required some extrication, according to the fire department.

The Alton Police Department continues to investigate the crash.

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