Friday, January 13, 2012

Clinton County Man Killed in Head-On Crash Thursday Afternoon

A 50-year-old New Baden man has died in a head-on crash on Illinois Route 4 in Madison County. State Police say Vincent Terrie drove into the path of an on-coming semi during a 'white out' late Thursday afternoon. The driver of the semi, 44-year-old Steven Lynch of Shipman, told police it appeared that Terrie lost control prior to crossing into the path of the truck. Lynch said he was unable to avoid the crash. Terrie was pronounced dead on the scene. Lynch refused hospital treatment. No citations were issued. State Police say the roadway was snow covered and strong winds were causing blowing snow at the time of the crash at 4:20 Thursday afternoon. - http://goo.gl/enNR8