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Two Hurt in Massac County Crash on I-24

Two Hurt in Massac County Crash on I-24
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Nov. 26, 2014 | MASSAC CO, IL
By West Kentucky Star Staff Nov. 26, 2014 | 12:17 PM | MASSAC CO, IL
Two people were injured Wednesday morning in a Massac County crash on I-24.

According to Illinois State Police, 82-year-old Vanita Fawkes, of Bone Gap was driving west on I-24 near the 33 mile marker below the posted minimum speed of 45 mph. Fawkes then reportedly crossed into the passing lane in front of a semi. The driver of the semi was unable to stop, and hit Fawkes' car. Both vehicles came to rest in the center median.

Both Fawkes and the semi driver were taken to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries. One lane of I-24 west and one lane of I-24 east were closed for a three hours for cleanup and investigation.

Fawkes was charged with not having a valid driver's license, violating the minimum speed and improper lane usage. 
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