ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police
District 19
WHAT: Two Unit Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 1 at County Road 400 E, White County
WHEN: July 31, 2021 at approximately 12:03 a.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1 – 2002 Red Dodge Pickup
Unit 2 – 2012 Blue Hyundai Sonata
DRIVERS: Unit 1 – Brian W. Dartt, 48-year-old male from Carmi, IL – Transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Unit 2 –18-year-old male from Norris City, IL – Deceased
PASSENGERS: Unit 1 – Melissa R. Talley, 48-year-old female from Carmi, IL – Transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 1 near County Road 400 East in White County. Unit 2 was traveling southbound on Illinois Route 1 approaching Unit 1. For unknown reason, Unit 1 crossed into the southbound lane and struck Unit 2 head on. The driver of Unit 2 was pronounced deceased on scene by the White County Coroner. The driver and passenger of Unit 1 were air lifted to an area hospital with serious injuries.
CHARGES: Pending Investigation
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.