DUQUOIN – The Illinois State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash on Route 3 in Union County which killed one person and injured one.
According to the ISP report:
A 2001 Ford Crown Victoria driven by a 73-year-old Jonesboro, Illinois man was traveling south on Illinois Route 3 near Refuge Road when it crossed the center-line and drove into oncoming northbound traffic. Police have not yet identified the man who perished in the crash.
The Ford sideswiped a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta driven by 57-year-old Aaron Lee of De Soto, Illinois. His car struck a guardrail and drove into a ditch. Lee was unhurt.
The Ford then struck a northbound 2005 Nissan Frontier driven by 59-year-old Peggy E. Duty of Jonesboro, Illinois. She was transported to an area hospital with injuries.
The 73-year-old driver of the Ford was pronounced at the scene by the Union County coroner.