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Head On Crash Near Arthur

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Photo by RR Best Head On Crash Near Arthur Kevin A. Smith, 23, of Lovington was seriously injured in a head on crash Thursday, January 14 on Route 133 west of Arthur. An Illinois State Police District 10 trooper was called to the scene of the collision at 7:52 a.m. January 14 near the County Road 1600 intersection with Route 133. According to Trooper Tracy Lillard’s report, Smith was traveling east on Route 133 in his 1986 GMC pickup when he lost control on the frost covered roadway. Smith’s pickup crossed the center line during a 282 feet slide, into the path of a westbound 2002 Alero driven by Dustin M. Stutzman of Arthur. Smith was transported by AirLife helicopter from the crash scene to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the traffic crash. Stutzman refused medical treatment. Smith was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Photo by RR Best
Head On Crash Near Arthur
Kevin A. Smith, 23, of Lovington was seriously injured in a head on crash Thursday, January 14 on Route 133 west of Arthur. An Illinois State Police District 10 trooper was called to the scene of the collision at 7:52 a.m. January 14 near the County Road 1600 intersection with Route 133.
According to Trooper Tracy Lillard’s report, Smith was traveling east on Route 133 in his 1986 GMC pickup when he lost control on the frost covered roadway. Smith’s pickup crossed the center line during a 282 feet slide, into the path of a westbound 2002 Alero driven by Dustin M. Stutzman of Arthur.
Smith was transported by AirLife helicopter from the crash scene to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the traffic crash. Stutzman refused medical treatment.
Smith was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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