Carmi, IL (November 4, 2024) – A serious two-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on Illinois Route 1, near County Road 1350 North, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. At approximately 3 p.m., the White County Sheriff’s Department received an automated crash detection alert from Life360, leading to the dispatch of deputies and Carmi city police officers to the scene.
Upon arrival, responders discovered five individuals injured as a result of the collision. The accident involved a gray Ford Escape, driven by Chris Lochard from Madison, IN, who was accompanied by two other Indiana residents. This vehicle was found smoking, which necessitated the use of fire extinguishers by the responding officers to mitigate any fire hazard.
The other vehicle involved in the crash was a gray Chevy Tahoe, operated by 46-year-old Elizabeth Quillman of Norris City, who had an unknown passenger at the time of the incident. Preliminary investigations indicated that the Ford Escape was traveling southbound when it drifted into the northbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with the Tahoe, just off the roadway.
All five injured individuals were airlifted to regional trauma centers for urgent medical treatment. Emergency services on the scene included the White County Ambulance Service, Edwards County Ambulance Service, and the Carmi Fire Department, along with five helicopters from AirEvac Lifeteam. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident, and we hope for a swift recovery for all involved.
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