Two killed at country road intersection in Champaign County

A Champaign County crash resulted in the deaths of two people and injury of two others, the News-Gazette reported on March 7.

The fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of county roads 200 E and 500 N, according to Lt. Brian Mennenga of the Champaign County Sheriff’s office. Initial reports indicated that at around 3 p.m. a southbound car on 200 E failed to stop at a stop sign and was subsequently hit by an eastbound driver on 500 N.

The drivers in both vehicles were transported to the Carle Foundation Hospital, although the condition of their injuries was not reported. Sadly, two passengers in the southbound car were killed at the scene of the accident.

Both the Champaign County coroner and the Champaign County Sheriff’s office will continue to investigate the details surrounding this incident.

The entire legal team at Spiros Law, P.C., wishes for the quick recovery of those injured and extends their sincere condolences to the friends and family of the victims at this difficult time.