ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Fatal Crash
WHERE: Dieterich Blacktop (2300 St) 2 miles south of Montrose
WHEN: 09/07/2018, 1:22 PM
VEHICLES: Unit #1 –Yellow, Honda motorcycle
Unit #2-Red, International, truck tractor
DRIVER: Unit #1- Zachary Cohen age 20, Highland Park IL (DECEASED)
Unit #2- Brandon Barnes age 30, Mattoon IL
CHARGES: None
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicates Unit #1, a motorcycle, was north bound on Dieterich Blacktop 2 miles south of Montrose. Unit #1 lost control and slid into the path of oncoming Unit #2. Unit #1 driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Unit #2 driver was transported to St Anthony hospital.
