Clark County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12:
WHAT:
- Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE:
- US Route 40 westbound at Baystown Road, Clark County
WHEN:
- August 26, 2022 at approximately 5:05 p.m.
VEHICLES:
- Unit 1- 2009 Red Chevrolet Impala
- Unit 2- 2001 Red/Orange Yamaha XVS Motorcycle
DRIVERS:
- Unit 1- Austin S. Lowry, 25-year-old male from Martinsville, IL – Refused medical treatment.
- Unit 2- Joseph B. Roseberry, 55-year-old male from Terre Haute, IN – Transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
PASSENGER:
- Unit 2- Tosha Y. Davis, 44-year-old female from Marshall, IL – Deceased
PRELIMINARY:
- A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 2 was traveling westbound on US Route 40, just east of Baystown Road. Unit 1 was traveling westbound on US Route 40, behind Unit 2. Unit 2 was slowed in traffic, attempting a right turn, northbound, onto Baystown Road. Unit 1 struck the rear end of Unit 2. The passenger of Unit 2 was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on scene.
CHARGES:
- The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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