Jonesboro man killed in Union County crash

 

WARE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jonesboro man was killed Wednesday in a two vehicle crash in Union County.

It happened on Route 3, just south of Refuge Road, near the town of Ware.

Illinois State Police say the 25-year-old Jonesboro man was traveling south when he crossed the center line and hit the side of a semi pulling a tanker.

The 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi, a 30-year-old Marion man, refused medical attention at the scene.

Route 3 was completely closed at the crash site for about 6 hours. The northbound lane was reopened at about 2:00 a.m. The southbound lane was reopened just before 8:00 a.m.

 

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