ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police
District 12
WHAT: Single Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: South West Street at West North Avenue, Richland County
WHEN: Dec. 26, 2020 at approximately 7:49 p.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- Black 2020 Chevrolet Silverado
DRIVER: Unit 1- Michael W. Mattox, 60-year-old male of Dundas, IL - Transported to a local hospital with minor injuries
PEDESTRIANS: DeAnn C. Richardson, 48-year-old-female of Olney, IL – Fatally injured
Judy L. Jourdan, 69-year-old female of Olney, IL – Fatally injured
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling westbound on West North Avenue approaching South West Street in Olney, IL. Unit 1 proceeded through the intersection and ran off roadway on the northwest corner where it struck the outdoor patio portion of the Deuce’s Wild Saloon. Two female pedestrians standing on the patio were struck by Unit 1 and were pronounced deceased on scene by the Richland County Coroner’s Office.
This incident remains under joint investigation by the Olney Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, and Illinois State Police. Additional inquiries should be directed to the Richland County State’s Attorney’s office.
CHARGES: Unit 1 Driver was arrested for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, No Valid License, and Improper Lane Usage.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law