Conner James Rowcliff, 16, dies, 3 other high schoolers injured, including two in critical condition after semi-truck and car collide on U.S. 51 at Leafland Street in Assumption, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 11:42pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Four Central A&M Students Injured in Crash This Morning

The crash happened in Assumption at 6:30am. Two vehicles were involved including a commercial motor vehicle.

Police confirm Central A&M students involved in US 51 crash in Christian County

Three people were airlifted and another person was taken by ambulance after a bad wreck on US Route 51 at Leafland St. in Assumption.

4 Central A&M students seriously injured in US 51 crash

Three people were airlifted to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A fourth individual was taken via ambulance to the hospital with serious injuries.

Coroner identifies driver killed in crash involving Central A&M students in Christian County

Police report for unknown reasons, the 16-year-old's vehicle traveled into the intersection and was struck by the southbound traveler.

The 16-year-old was airlifted to a regional hospital and later pronounced dead.

People Involved: 
Conner James Rowcliff