ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT  

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 12 

WHAT: Single Vehicle Fatality Traffic Crash 

WHERE: Illinois Route 161 eastbound near County Road 600 East, Marion County

WHEN: September 29, 2020 at 7:49 a.m.    

VEHICLE: Unit 1– Gray 2013 Toyota Prius

Unit 2 – Gray 2011 Chevrolet Impala

DRIVER:   Unit 1– John E. Hermeling, 56-year-old male of Centralia, IL – Transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Unit 2 – Logan H. Marlow, 79-year-old male of Mt. Vernon, IL – Transported to a local area hospital with life-threatening injuries

PASSENGER:   Unit 2 – Carolyn S. Marlow, 74-year-old female of Mt. Vernon, IL – Deceased

PRELIMINARY:   A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 161 near County Road 600 East in Marion County. Unit 1 driver lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line, and struck Unit 2 head on.

CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was issued a citation for improper lane usage.