Rock thrown from overpass, police seek suspects

Illinois State Police are trying to figure out who threw a rock the size of a bowling ball off an Interstate 55 overpass in Logan County early Monday morning, smashing through the roof of a vehicle just outside Atlanta and nearly hitting two people inside.

The rock weighed nearly 10 pounds.

Police issued a stern warning about the incident, saying punishment can include felony charges and jail time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call State Police at (217) 786-6677.

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