Once again, the Sullivan community comes together to show their support for a family that has suffered a tragic loss. Long time Sullivan residents, Bill and Jackie Protz were traveling home with granddaughter, Jenna and her best friend, Holly, after watching the Vandalia football team in the state playoffs when tragedy struck. A pickup driven by a 17 year old boy crossed over the center line and hit the Protz’s vehicle head on, killing all four of them. Randy Protz, formerly of Sullivan and Principal at Vandalia schools, is the son of Bill and Jackie and the father of Jenna. A prayer vigil is being held at 4:00 pm this afternoon in Vandalia. The Illinois State Police are still investigating the accident. The driver of the truck was air lifted to an area trauma center with life threatening injuries.