Authorities: Truck Strikes Betty Varnum In Massac County, Causing Serious Injury
Authorities said an elderly woman suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a truck Tuesday afternoon in Massac County. Betty J. Varnum, 86, of Metropolis, was taken to an ambulance for treatment of serious injuries, the Illinois State Police said late this week. No other injuries were reported. Troopers said Varnum was attempting to …
Authorities: Paul Ray Suffers Minor Injury In Eureka Plane Crash
Authorities have identified the person who suffered a minor injury when a small plane crashed near a Humboldt County airport Friday morning. Paul Ray, 70, of McKinleyville, was treated for neck pain after the crash, which occurred at about 11:15 a.m. Friday near Murray Field Airport, according to the California Highway Patrol. No other injuries …
Amber Sahagun Killed in Crash on I-20
The Odessa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that took place on I-20 on Thursday. It resulted in the death of 39-year-old Amber Sahagun of Decatur. According to OPD, officers responded to the crash on the interstate near Grant Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. Reports indicate that a pickup truck driven by 26-year-old Odessa …
Flag Lowered to Honor Fallen Firefighter Benjamin Lauren
On the orders of the Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. and state flags were to be flown at half-mast to honor a fallen firefighter. The order from the Governor was issued on Saturday, March 21, honoring the services of Benjamin ‘Ben’ Lauren. Governor Whitmer also issued a statement, regretting the tragic loss of the firefighter and …
Jeffrey Smith Involved in Fatal Crash that Kills One
Illinois State Police has identified Jeffery Smith, 50, of Gary, Indiana as the driver of one of the two vehicles involved in a fatal crash. The accident took place on Thursday, March 19 in Washington County. According to the details shared by ISP, the two-vehicle accident involved a semi tractor-trailer and Chevrolet Malibu. It happened …
Charisse Morris Injured in Marquette Accident
The Marquette Police Department has identified the individuals involved in an accident that took place earlier this week. The accident involved three vehicles and only one individual was hospitalized for non-critical injuries. This individual has been identified as Charisse Morris, 31, of Marquette. According to the details shared by MPD, the accident took place along …
