CANTRALL, Ill. – A Sangamon County crash claimed the life of a Greenview, Illinois man and injured a Mason City woman.
The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. Friday on Route 29 south of Cantrall, about 11 miles north of Springfield.
State Police say a pickup driven by Billy Edwards, 92, of Greenview, Illinois had entered a reduced speed zone heading north on Route 29.
Edwards’ vehicle struck the rear of an SUV driven by Julie Phelps, 59, of Mason City causing Phelps’ vehicle to overturn in the east ditch. Edwards’ pickup then struck a tree on the east side of the road.
Both drivers were transported to a hospital where Edwards later died of his injuries.
Phelps was treated for what were described as minor injuries.
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