ISP INVESTIGATES FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                      Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   Illinois Route 1 at 1650 North, Lawrence County

WHEN:                      May 23, 2022 at 3:45 p.m.

VEHICLES:              Unit 1 – 2003 Tan Chevrolet Silverado

                                    Unit 2 – 2021 White Toyota Minivan

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1 – James R. Love, 76-year-old male from Robinson, IL – Deceased

                                    Unit 2 – Lesa J. Crouse, 60-year-old female from Robinson, IL

PASSERNGERS:      Unit 2 – Blake W. Hale, 27-year-old male from Robinson, IL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on Illinois Route 1, while Unit 2 was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 1. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 crossed over the center line and struck Unit 2, causing Unit 1 to roll over off the roadway.  The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene by the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office.  No further information will be disseminated.