ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE
FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police Troop 9
WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatal Crash
WHERE: Chestnut Street at Jasper Street, Calhoun, IL, Richland County
WHEN: May 22, 2023 at approximately 11:30 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2023 Red Honda CRF250
Unit 2- 2014 Ford F150
DRIVERS: Unit 1- 15-year-old male from West Salem, IL – Deceased
Unit 2- 35-year-old female from Olney, IL – Uninjured
PASSENGERS: Unit 1- 13-year-old male from Olney, IL – Airlifted to a regional hospital with injuries.
Unit 2- 11-year-old female from Olney, IL – Uninjured
Unit 2 – 7-year-old male from Olney, IL – Uninjured
PRELIMINARY: The preliminary investigation indicates the following: Unit 1 was traveling westbound on E. Chestnut Street toward the intersection with S. Jasper Street. Unit 2 was traveling northbound on S. Jasper Street toward the intersection with E. Chestnut Street in which there were no stop signs and Unit 2 had the right of way. Unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and proceeded into the intersection striking Unit 2. The driver of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The passenger of Unit 1 was airlifted to a regional hospital with injuries. The driver of Unit 2 as well as the passengers did not sustain any injuries and refused medical treatment. No further information is available.