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Fatal Train Accident

Monday, February 10 by Nicole Behnke

A Monday morning train accident ended with one pedestrian deceased.White County Dispatch responded to a 911 call about a train and pedestrian accident around 7:16 am. Carmi Police spoke to witnesses who advised that the CSX Locomotive and a male pedestrian were heading East.... Read More.

Autopsies Scheduled for Today Following Fatal Crash Friday

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says autopsies are scheduled for today in Springfield following a fatal accident just outside Carmi Friday. Illinois State Police say a 2000 Maroon Ford Mustang was southbound on Route 1 approaching 1350 North while a 2023 white Kia Forte... Read More.

Illinois State Police Makes Aggravated DUI Arrest in Fatal Wayne County Crash

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 35-year-old Johnny E. Green of McLeansboro, IL for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony). On May 24, 2024, ISP Troop 9 responded... Read More.

Illinois State Police Identify Vehicle and Individual Involved in U.S. Highway 40 Fatal Crash

Thursday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

With information provided by the community, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation has been able to identify the vehicle and driver believed to be involved in the September 29, 2023 crash just outside of Teutopolis that resulted in five fatalities and... Read More.

Man Identified from Fatal Fire on February 16th

Monday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh has confirmed the name of the gentleman who died in the house fire on Herald Blacktop last week. Marsh says Daniel Pearce was pronounced dead on scene. An autopsy was performed over the weekend. The White County Coroner says... Read More.

Friday Night Fatal Crash; Name Released

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

Friday Night Fatal Crash 18 year old C. J. Richardson of Norris City was tragically killed in a two vehicle crash that occurred just after midnight Friday.Illinois State Police investigated the crash that happened at Illinois Route one at County Road 400 East..According to the... Read More.

Friday Fatal Crash

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

Friday Night Fatal Crash The Illinois State Police continue investigating a fatal crash that happened at Illinois Route 1 at County Road 400 E, White County just after midnight on Friday, July 31st.An 18-year-old male from Norris City, IL died in the crash. As of early... Read More.

ISP District 19 Reports Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Friday in Wayne County

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police say a 14-year-old Geff resident was killed in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Enterprise Road and Route 161 Friday afternoon at approximately 1:25. According to ISP 20-year-old Mattoon resident Dulani Woodland was northbound on Enterprise, and 18-year-old Geff resident... Read More.

Two Carmi Residents Identified as Victims of Fatal Train-Truck Collision Tuesday

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Two Carmi residents have been identified as the victims of Tuesday's fatal train-truck collision in Pulaski County. According to a Wednesday news release from Illinois State Police District 22, Lanny Stocke, 76, of Carmi was driving a 2021 white Ford truck and Betty “Ruth” Stocke,... Read More.

Fatal Collision in Harrisburg

Thursday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police have confirmed what the rumor mill has been suggesting over the last 12+ hours. 28 year old Whitney P. McKenzie has died following a two vehicle traffic crash that happened Wednesday afternoon at the junction of Illinois Route 13 and... Read More.