Louisville, IL -(Effingham Radio)- On Sunday, August 19, at approximately 10:34 pm, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Clay County 911 that there was an emergency request for an ambulance and rescue.
The emergency medical services were needed at Clay County Speedway, in Flora, IL, for a crash that had occurred during the race.
Upon the deputy’s arrival, the Clay County Ambulance Service and Clay County ESDA/Rescue were tending to the medical needs of those involved.
One of the drivers involved, 53 year old, Don Lamachia, of Bluford, IL was transported to Clay County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.