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Fatal Crash
A Sullivan man died as a result of injuries received in a near head on collision on Hwy 121, near Mason Point Thursday, Sept. 7. Michael D. Eikenberry, 21, was traveling west on Hwy 121, a quarter mile east of 1300N when his 2000 Pontiac Sunbird went into the eastbound lane. Dalton C. Long, 22, of Decatur was driving a 2000 Cadillac east on Hwy 121, and the two vehicles collided. Moultrie Co. Sheriff Chris Sims said both men had to be extricated from their vehicles. Eikenberry was transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service where he passed away. Long was taken to Carle Hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service with serious injuries.