ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:
WHAT: Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: US Route 45 at Co Rd 400 N. (White County)
WHEN: 08/11/2019 at 5:45 pm
VEHICLE: Unit #1: 2003 Gold Chrysler Town and Country driven by Billy Wagner, age 78 from Carmi, IL.
VEHICLE: Unit # 2: 2007 White International truck tractor driven by Chad Mayes, age 45 from Geff, IL.
VEHICLE: Unit # 3: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Lynnia R. Mayes, age 50 from Geff, IL.
PRELIMINARY: According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, Unit 1 was traveling northbound on US 45 at Co Rd. 400 N when he crossed the center line. Unit 2 was traveling southbound followed by Unit 3. Unit 1 struck the trailer towed by Unit 2 then struck Unit 3 head on. The driver of Unit 3 was transported to Fairfield Memorial hospital with minor injuries. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Illinois State Police was assisted by the Norris City Police Department, Norris City Fire Department, White County Sheriff’s Department, White County Coroner’s Office, White County Ambulance Service and Cherry Street Towing and Automotive.