FITHIAN, IL : Mattoon man who died after I-74 crash on Saturday, 2nd March 2024

A multi-vehicle crash left one person dead and two people hurt.

It happened near the Fithian exit on Interstate 74 around 7:45 p.m. Saturday.

Illinois State Police said a Chevy Cobalt was driving west when it lost control, crashed, and was then hit by an oncoming Lexus.


The driver and passenger of the Lexus were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover.

The driver of the Chevy Cobalt was standing in front of his vehicle and was hit by his vehicle when it was struck by the Lexus.

He died from his injuries.

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