ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police Troop 7
WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatal Crash
WHERE: Illinois 130 approximately ¼ mile south of 300 North, Coles County
WHEN: February 13, 2023 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1 – 2003 White Toyota Highlander
Unit 2 – 2019 White Hyundai Sonata
DRIVERS: Unit 1 – 50-year-old male from Fairfield, IL - Deceased, pending next of kin notification
Unit 2 – 47-year-old male from Mattoon, IL - Deceased, pending next of kin notification
PRELIMINARY: The preliminary investigation indicates the following: Unit 1 was traveling north on Illinois 130 approximately ¼ mile south of 300N in Coles County. Unit 2 was traveling south at the same location. For unknown reasons, the driver of Unit 1 crossed the center line and struck the front of Unit 2. The drivers of Unit 1 and Unit 2 were pronounced deceased on scene by the Coles County Coroner. The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours during the crash investigation.
This crash is still under investigation and no further information is available.