One driver killed, Catherine Newell, 53, critically injured in four-vehicle collision on Route 3 in Alexander County, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Mon, 06/20/2022 - 7:24pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, June 20, 2022

1 killed in crash on Route 3 near Union-Alexander county line

Newell lost control of her Yukon and crossed into the southbound lanes, sideswiping the driver’s side of Licka’s pickup truck, according to ISP. Myer tried to swerve into the northbound lanes to avoid Newell’s vehicle, but was sideswiped on the passenger side.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Pileup
People Involved: 
Catherine Newell
Roadway: 
Route 3