ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19

WHAT:                      Two Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injuries

WHERE:                   Epworth Road (CR 1450 E) at County Road 350 N, near Carmi, White County

WHEN:                      February 24, 2022 at approximately 5:41 a.m.

VEHICLES:              Unit 1 – Gray 2007 Dodge Dakota

                                    Unit 2 – Blue 2016 GMC Sierra

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1 – Damion J. Goben, a 38-year-old male from Eldorado, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries.

                                    Unit 2 – Dwayne L. Cunningham, a 55-year-old male from Carmi, IL – Refused medical attention.

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on Epworth Road, just north of County Road 350 N in White County. Unit 2 was traveling north on Epworth Road in the same area. Due to heavy ice on the roadway, Unit 1 lost control, crossed the center boundary line, and struck Unit 2 head-on. The driver of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries. The driver of Unit 2 refused medical attention. No further information will be disseminated at this time.

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