Micah J. Morrison, 47, and Tony Xanders, 50, both die when their vehicles collide head-on on State Route 130 near Charleston, Illinois
Modified Date:
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 11:07pmAccident Date:
Monday, February 13, 2023Updated: Two drivers killed in Route 130 crash south of Charleston
The Illinois State Police reported its preliminary investigation indicates the Fairfield man was driving his SUV north at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Route 130 approximately ¼ mile south of Coles County Road 300 North when his vehicle crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck the front of the other driver's southbound car.
Two Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in Coles County
Two people were killed in a two-vehicle collision in Coles County Monday morning.
The crash happened at 5:30am on Illinois Route 130, south of Charleston.
FAIRFIELD MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Illinois State Police report a northbound SUV driven by 50-year-old Tony Xanders of Fairfield crossed the center line and struck head on car driven by 47-year-old Micah Morrison of Mattoon. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Micah J. Morrison
Tony Xanders
Roadway:
State Route 130City:
Charleston, ILCounty:
Coles County, IL