William Towns, 85, dies when struck by vehicle on Illinois 54 and East Washington Street in Clinton, Illinois
Modified Date:
Tue, 10/24/2017 - 8:05amAccident Date:
Monday, March 20, 2017
Clinton man identified in fatal pedestrian-car accident
The Clinton police and fire departments were notified at 6:40 a.m. and confirmed a pedestrian was walking west across Illinois 54 when he was struck by a car, also traveling west.
He was identified as William Towns, 85, of Clinton.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
William Towns
City:
Clinton, ILCounty:
De Witt County, IL
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