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Mt. Carmel Man Killed In Monday Motorcycle Crash

On 07.12.21 at 11:50 A.M. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle crash.

Unit 1 was was traveling south bound on E 1150 RD approximately 3/10 mile north of N 1560 Blvd when it failed to negotiate a right hand curve. Unit 1 crossed the north bound lane, ran off the left side of the roadway and traveled down the embankment overturning several times. The operator of Unit 1 was thrown from Unit 1. Unit 1 came to rest on it's right side approximately 30 feet beyond where the operator came to rest. Unit 1 sustained in excess of $1,500 damage and was towed from the scene. The operator of Unit 1, who was not wearing a helmet, was fatally injured in the crash.

The operator of Unit 1 was identified as Donald J. Smith 68 of Mt. Carmel, IL. 
Unit 1 : 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle
Wabash County Sheriff's Office was assisted by MCPD, WGAS, Mt. Fire Department, 
 and the Wabash County Coroner's Office.