ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: January 13, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 11:14 a.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Fatal Crash Information
Date: 01/12/12
Time: 4:20 PM
Location: Illinois Route 4 481' south of Weber Road
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-12-00106
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2004 Hyundai
Driver Name: Vincent L. Terrie
Gender: Male
Age: 50
City/State of Residence : New Baden, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Fatal
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2005 Peterbilt
Driver Name: Steven E. Lynch
Gender: Male
Age: 44
City/State of Residence : Shipman, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: Refused treatment
Narrative: Both Units were traveling on Illinois Route 4 just south of Weber Road (Madison County). The roadway was snow covered and weather conditions reported at the time of the crash were described as a 'white-out' (heavy winds and blowing snow). Unit #1 , a 2004 Hyundai, was traveling southbound. Unit 2, a 2005 Peterbilt, was traveling northbound. Unit 1 crossed into the path of oncoming Unit 2 and struck Unit 2 head-on. Driver 1 was fatally injured. Driver 2 advised that Unit 1 appeared to loose control prior to crossing into his path and he was unable to avoid the crash. No citations were issued.
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