Authorities have identified the unfortunate victim of a fatal crash that took place in the Morgan County on Friday, September 21. The deceased was identified as Emil Seidel Jr., 87, of Jerseyville as per the latest accident reports.
The crash in which Seidel lost his life involved two vehicles. Seidel was driving one of the vehicles. The driver of the other vehicle had earlier been identified by the authorities as David A. Benton, 19, of Roodhouse.
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According to the details shared by the Illinois State Police, Seidel was traveling westbound on the Murrayville Road at the time of the crash. Benton was traveling northbound on the U.S. 67. As the two vehicles approached an intersection, Seidel failed to yield the right of way.
This resulted in a collision between the two vehicles. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon around 2:15 p.m. The sheer impact of the collision caused severe injuries to Seidel. Once the first responders and local authorities arrived, Emil Seidel Jr., was pronounced deceased on the scene of accident by the Morgan County Coroner’s Office.
Benton also sustained significant injuries in the collision. However, his injuries are reported as non-life-threatening. As paramedics arrived, he was provided preliminary medical air and then transported to an area hospital.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident. The investigations are being led by the Illinois State Police. As Seidel failed to yield right of way, it is likely that no formal charges will be brought against the other driver involved in the crash. Subsequent accident reports may shed more light on the accident.
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