Jasper County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The following information is being released by the Illinois State Police:
UNIT:
- Troop 9
LOCATION:
- Illinois Rt. 33 near E 1200 Ave, Jasper County
DATE and TIME:
- July 19, 2024 at approximately 5:45 p.m.
BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
- A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: ISP Troop 9 units responded to a two-unit fatal traffic crash at the above location and time. Unit 1 (Dodge Avenger) was traveling westbound and Unit 2 (Mercedes-Benz Sprint van) traveling eastbound. Unit 1 attempted to pass another westbound vehicle, pulled into the eastbound lane and struck Unit 2 head-on. The driver of Unit 1 received fatal injuries and pronounced deceased at the scene. Unit 2 driver was transported to a local area hospital with injuries. The passenger of Unit 2 was air-lifted from the scene to a hospital with injuries. At approximately 5:57 p.m., IL Rt. 33 was shut down for the traffic crash investigation. At approximately 12:40 a.m., all lanes were opened. There is no further information available at this time. If more information becomes available, we will follow up with you. Thank you.
Unit 1 Driver: M/47 of Springfield, IL – Deceased
Unit 2 Driver: Christopher R. Huckelby, M/31, Jasper, IN
Unit 2 Pass: Jason J. Trentz, M/47, Raleigh, IL
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