ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT: Fatal Crash

WHERE: US 50, 1 mile East of IL Route 1

WHEN: 11/23/2018 23:02

VEHICLES: Unit #1-Green, 2011, Kia Unit #2-black, 2014, Cadillac

DRIVER: Unit #1-Bobbie Yvette Johnston, 54, West Union, IL

Unit #2-Tommy L. Green, 55, Robinson, IL

Transports: Tommy L. Green Transported to Lawrence County Memorial Hospital

PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate, Unit 1 was west bound on US 50, and Unit 2 east bound on US 50. Unit 1 crossed into the eastbound lane in front of Unit 2 and struck Unit 2 head on. This caused both Unit 1 and 2 to spin out of control. Unit 1 spun and came to rest in the middle of US 50 facing east. Unit 2 spun and came to rest part way in the ditch off the right side of US 50 facing north. Unit 2 driver was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for treatment. Unit 1 succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Lawrence county coroner at 11:19 P.M.