Thomas J. Overbeck, 17, killed in wrong-way crash with semi on Illinois 33 in Effingham County
Modified Date:
Tue, 12/09/2014 - 10:01amAccident Date:
Monday, December 8, 2014Dieterich Teenager Killed in Crash of Semi and Car Monday
The car ended up in the ditch on the north side of the highway, while the semi ended up off the south side of the highway near the railroad tracks that run along Illinois 33 in that area.
Thomas J. Overbeck of Deiterich was killed when his car crossed into oncoming traffic on Illinois 33 and was hit by a semi driven by Jerry Cross, 48, of Willow Hill. Cross swerved but was unable to avoid hitting Overbeck's vehicle, and Overbeck died at the scene. Cross was minorly injured but declined treatement, and no citations were issued.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle, Wrong-way CrashPeople Involved:
Thomas J. Overbeck
Jerry Cross
Roadway:
Illinois 33County:
Effingham County, IL
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