SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A person was airlifted to a regional hospital following a rollover crash Saturday morning on I-57 in Shelby County.

At approximately 8:10 a.m., Illinois State Police Troop 7 and Neoga Fire and EMS responded to a single vehicle rollover incident on I-57 southbound at milepost 168.5. While on their way to the scene, Neoga Fire and EMS crews learned that the driver had exited the vehicle and was on the ground.

According to State Police, for unknown reasons, a Nissan Kicks went off the roadway and overturned several times.

Due to the severity of the accident and the driver’s injuries, air medical support was requested. Neoga Fire and EMS units established a safe area for EMS to evaluate the patient and prepare them for air transport.

Fire crews then closed the interstate’s travel lanes to facilitate the helicopter’s safe landing. After the patient was handed off to Air Evac Lifeteam 145 out of Mattoon, the interstate was reopened, crews left the scene and the driver was airlifted to a regional hospital.

Neoga Fire and EMS units returned to their stations by approximately 9:46 a.m.