Illinois

Justin Lynn, Colten Stewart Killed in Accident at US Route 50 in Richland County, IL

Published on: July 18, 2023

Date of Accident
July 14, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Justin Lynn, Colten Stewart
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 50, Salem, Richland County, IL, U.S.

What Happened

Illinois State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at US Route 50 in Richland County, IL on July 14th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:50 a.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet GMT pickup truck was struck in the rear by a semi-truck. The impact caused the pickup truck to be pushed into the rear of an International FL70 stop for road construction before catching fire. 22-year-old Justin Lynn and a passenger, 24-year-0ld Colten Stewart, were both killed in the crash. Police say 18-year-old Jonathan Wilson and 23-year-old passenger, Zane Farrar, were hospitalized with injuries considered to be minor in nature. Police issued and/or recommended a Failure to Reduce Speed charge against Wilson, according to officials. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet GMT 440, Peterbilt Truck
Road/Highway
US Route 50
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet GMT 440, Peterbilt Truck and an International FL70 truck were involved in a cash

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