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Kevin G. Thompson, 43, killed, and Matthew D. Swisher arrested after single-vehicle rollover car wreck on E. 350 North Road in Pana Township, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Mon, 02/08/2016 - 12:34pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 7, 2016

Pana man killed in Sunday night crash

Matthew D. Swisher was arrested on a charge of DUI and cited for improper lane usage. Additional charges are likely to be filed, according to a release from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office identified the man killed in the crash as Kevin G. Thompson, 43, of Pana.
 
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Seat Belt Usage
People Involved: 
Matthew D. Swisher
Kevin G. Thompson
Roadway: 
E. 350 North Road
City: 
Pana, IL
County: 
Christian County, IL
Area: 
Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL

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