A 20-year-old Altamont man has died as the result of a single vehicle crash in Fayette County. Police say Matt Manley left Illinois Route 40 approximately two miles east of St. Elmo about 3:30 Sunday morning.
His vehicle crashed into a creek bed. Manley was pronounced dead on the scene by the Fayette County Coroner. Two other passengers in the vehicle during the crash were able to get out of the vehicle with only minor injuries and flagged down help from a passing motorist. Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation. Full Story