The Illinois State Police are investigating a series of dangerous incidents along Interstate 57 in Effingham and Shelby counties, where objects have been thrown from overpasses onto passing vehicles.

According to State Police, multiple drivers have reported damage to their vehicles over the past week. The incidents are being classified as cases of vehicular endangerment, a Class 2 felony in Illinois.

Authorities say the acts pose a serious threat to public safety and are urging anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or has dashcam footage from the area to come forward. The targeted area is along I-57 between Effingham and Sigel, specifically near mileposts 165 to 170, and most of the reports have come in during the nighttime hours.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Illinois State Police at (217) 342-7871. The investigation remains active.