Percy woman dies in Route 4 crash

DUQUOIN — An 83-year-old Percy woman died Wednesday in a traffic crash on Illinois Route 4 in Randolph County.

The Illinois State Police reports Lila A. Ashby was the driver of a southbound 2009 Pontiac G6 which crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2013 Freightliner Convential head on.

The truck driver, 26-year-old Luke R. Sale of Red Bud was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The crash happened about 11:25 a.m. at Roseborough Road.

Sale was cited for no valid license or permit, under one year.