ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:
WHAT: Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 141, just west of White County Road 1600E (White County)
WHEN: 05/09/2019, at approximately 4:18 am
VEHICLES: Blue, 2008, Ford Focus Black, 2018, Mack Truck Tractor, hauling a Tanker Trailer
DRIVERS: Matthew D. Rider Age 31, of Shawneetown, Illinois (Ford / Deceased)
David R. Casey, Age 61, of Equality, Illinois (Mack Truck Tractor)
PASSENGERS: None CAUSE: Remains under Investigation
TRANSPORTS: None
ROAD CONDITIONS: Open
PRELIMINARY: According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, the driver of the 2008 Ford Focus, Matthew D. Rider, was westbound on Illinois Route 141, when for unknown reasons, he crossed into the eastbound lane. Once in the eastbound lane, Rider struck a 2018 Mack Truck Tractor, hauling a tanker trailer, driven by David R. Casey. Rider was pronounced deceased at the traffic crash scene. Casey refused medical attention. An Illinois State Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit Officer has joined the traffic crash investigation. In addition, the White County Sheriff’s Department, Carmi Fire Department, White County Ambulance Service, White County Coroner’s Office, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Cherry Street Automotive, and Hazelwood Towing and Recovery assisted ISP at the crash scene.
CHARGES: None
All subjects presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.