ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 22

WHAT:                      Vehicle vs Bicycle Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   Illinois Route 3 at Airport Road, Alexander County           

WHEN:                      Nov. 05, 2020 at approximately 6:01 a.m.

VEHICLES:              Unit 1- Bicycle          

                                    Unit 2- 2004 White Chevrolet Truck

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1- David Coleson, 58-year-old male from Olive Branch, IL – Deceased

                                    Unit 2- Dennis Bigham, 54-year-old male from Olive Branch, IL – Uninjured

PRELIMINARY:      A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling south on Illinois Route 3 near Airport Road in Alexander County. Unit 2 was also traveling south and began to pass Unit 1. The driver of unit 1 turned left, directly in the path of Unit 2 and the driver of Unit 2 was unable to avoid striking Unit 1. The driver of Unit 1 succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of Unit 2 was uninjured. The roadway was closed for approximately 30 minutes during the crash investigation. This crash is still under investigation and no further information is available.

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