During the early hours of Wednesday, October 7th, two vehicles collided on US 50 near Prairieton Road in Richland County, Illinois. The Illinois State Police said it led to the death of Richard Reed III.
The car accident report showed that an eastbound vehicle crossed into the westbound lane of the roadway. Reed III was behind the eastbound 2001 green Nissan wheel and collided with a 2009 white Volvo truck tractor driven by Raymond Kemp of Montgomery, Indiana.
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The police said that both vehicles left the roadway to the south and rested in the grass ditch between US 50 and State Route 250. Kemp did not suffer any injury from the collision, and the ISP did not issue any citation.
Road traffic accidents occur for otherwise avoidable reasons, and drivers must work together to ensure that the roadway is safe. They achieve this by obeying traffic rules and regulations and following the safety tips released by law enforcement agencies from time to time.
When on the road, obey all stop signs, drive within the recommended speed limit, and avoid drinking and driving. Always wear a seatbelt, pay attention to the roadway, and carry out a safety check of the vehicle before getting behind the wheel.
Always drive with the headlights on at dawn or dusk, pay attention to all turn and exit signs, and look carefully before going through intersections. Scan the sides of the road every six to eight seconds, and maintain a single travel lane.
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