Marlon Buford, 30, killed in wrong-way crash on Illinois 255 in Godfrey, Illinois
Modified Date:
Wed, 02/21/2018 - 9:57amAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 17, 2018I-255 closed for hours after fatal crash near Humbert Road on Wednesday night
The Illinois State Police District 11 Office said Unit 1 was driving the wrong way on I-255 and hit Unit 2 and there was a fatality in that vehicle. Another unit was also involved.
Victims identified in fatal wrong way crash in Godfrey
Buford was known by friends and family as "Buddy" and lived in Alton with his girlfriend and two children, a 5 year old daughter and 1 1/2 year old son.
Documents: ‘At fault driver’ in fatal crash on Illinois 255 had beer can in car
The name of the female driver has not yet been released, and she is not charged. She sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis by helicopter.
Estate of South Roxana man killed in I-255 crash sues alleged drunk driver
The plaintiff claims Runtz was southbound in the northbound lane of the highway and collided head-on with a car driven by Buford. Varble was allegedly driving behind the Buford vehicle and crashed into its rear end.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Wrong-way CrashPeople Involved:
Marlon Buford
Timothy Varble
Amanda Runtz
Roadway:
Illinois 255City:
Godfrey, ILCounty:
Madison County, IL
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