ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police
District 12
WHAT: Multiple Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: US 40 at the Livingston Road, Clark County
WHEN: Oct. 26, 2020 at 7:56 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2007 Silver Pontiac Grand Prix
Unit 2- 2019 White Freightliner Van
Unit 3- 2014 Gray Honda Accord
Unit 4- 2013 Black Honda Civic
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Kathlene Beck, 23 year old female from Terre Haute, IN - Uninjured
Unit 2- Michael Jonas, 64 year old male from Terre Haute, IN – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Unit 3- Arun Odhayamangalam, 51 year old male from Terre Haute, IN – Transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries.
Unit 4- Nauman Khan, 30 year old male from Terre Haute, IN - Uninjured
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling west on US 40 near Livingston Road in Clark County. Units 3 and 4 were also westbound, traveling behind Unit 1. Unit 2 was traveling east at the same location. For unknown reasons, the driver of Unit 1 crossed the centerline and struck the rear driver side of Unit 2, causing Unit 2 to spin out. After spinning, Unit 2 crossed the centerline struck Unit 3 in the driver's door, pushing Unit 3 into the guardrail. Unit 4 was unable to slow in time and struck Unit 2 in the front passenger door. The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours during the crash investigation.
CHARGES: Unit 1 driver was cited for Improper Lane Usage, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Failure to Wear Seatbelt by Driver.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.