CHRISTIAN COUNTY, IL : 78-year-old man pronounced dead after single-vehicle crash on IL Route 29 on Tuesday, 10th August 2021

78-year-old Pana man pronounced dead after a single-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 29.

According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, James A. Emerick was traveling northbound on IL RT. 29, just south of 2300 East Road, when he drove off the roadway entering the ditch.

After further investigation police determined the vehicle had traveled approximately 1000 feet parallel to the northbound lane, crossing over 2300 East Road, eventually striking a ditch embankment, causing it to overturn.

The vehicle finally came to rest on its top facing south.


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