Vermillion County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 10:
WHAT:
- Three Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE:
- Illinois Route 49 at 4000N, Vermillion County
WHEN:
- Nov. 19, 2021 at approximately 3:13 p.m.
VEHICLES:
- Unit 1 – 2015 Blue Peterbilt Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer
- Unit 2 – 2020 Gray Chevrolet Blazer
- Unit 3 – 2020 White Freightliner Truck Tractor Flatbed Semi-Trailer
DRIVERS:
- Unit 1 – Stephen D. Muehling, 60-year-old male from Cissna Park, IL
- Unit 2 – Name withheld pending family notification – Deceased
- Unit 3 – Corey Grant, 51-year-old male from Houston, TX
PRELIMINARY:
- Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 3 was traveling north on Illinois Route 49 just north of 4000N. Unit 2 was traveling north behind Unit 3. Unit 1 was traveling north behind Unit 2 and Unit 3. Unit 3 began slowing due to a school bus in the road with its flashing lights activated. Unit 2 also began to slow down as a result of the slowing traffic. Unit 1 rear ended Unit 2, pushing Unit 2 into the rear of Unit 3. Unit 2 caught fire and became fully engulfed as a result of the collision. Unit 2 driver was pronounced deceased on scene by the Vermillion County Coroner. Unit 1 and Unit 3 drivers were uninjured.
CHARGES:
- The driver of Unit 1 was issued a citation for Following Too Closely.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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