Illinois State Police are currently investigating a double fatal traffic crash that occurred in the evening hours of Wednesday, February 7th on Illinois Route 1 at Vermilion County 3870 E Road, just between Rossville and Hoopeston. According to a press release, preliminary details indicate the driver of unit 1 (52 year old Male of IL) was northbound, while the driver of unit 2 (59 year old Female of IL) was southbound. Unit 1 for an unknown reason crossed the center line and struck unit 2 head-on. The driver of unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. Unit 2’s driver was air-lifted to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries, where she later succumbed. At this time the names of being withheld pending family notification and the crash remains under investigation.
Double Fatal Traffic Crash Wednesday in Vermilion County
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Feb 7, 2018 | 10:53 PM
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