Francis Smithers, 41, struck and killed by train at 9th Street and Converse Street in Springfield, Illinois
Modified Date:
Sun, 05/22/2022 - 9:42pmAccident Date:
Friday, May 20, 2022Victim Of Fatal Train-Pedestrian Collision Identified
41-year-old Francis Smithers died in the incident at Ninth and Converse around 9:30pm. An autopsy determined that Smithers died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Train AccidentPeople Involved:
Francis Smithers
Roadway:
9th Street and Converse StreetCity:
Springfield, ILCounty:
Sangamon County, IL