TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality Crash
CASE: 2016105158
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 06/01/2016 @ 1241 hours
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 129.8 I-70 EB
DRIVER 1: Robert Johnston
Greenview, IL
Age: 60
Injured: Fatal
Seatbelt use: Yes
Alcohol/Drug use: Unknown/Pending investigation
PASSENGER 1: Mary Johnston
Greenview, IL
Age: 60
Injured: Non life threatening injuries
Seatbelt use: Unkown
DRIVER 2: Jeremy Mannahan
Troy, MO
Age: 33
Injured: No
Seatbelt use: Yes
Alcohol/Drug use: No
DRIVER 3: William Cochran
Columbia, MO
Age: 47
Injured: No
Seatbelt use: Yes
Alcohol/Drug use: No
PASSENGER 3: Roger Cochran
Columbia, MO
Age: 71
Injured: No
Seatbelt use: Yes
DRIVER 4: Steven Aspey
Lewiston, MI
Age: 30
Injured: No
Seatbelt use: Yes
Alcohol/Drug use: No
INCIDENT DETAILS:
The crash occurred as vehicle 1, a 1968 Dodge Dart, was traveling eastbound on I70 near the 129.8. Vehicle 2, a 2004 Kenworth Semi, was traveling eastbound on I70 near the 129.8. Vehicle 3, a 1998 Ford E350, was traveling eastbound on I70 near the 129.8. Vehicle 4, a 2016 Freightliner Semi, was traveling eastbound on I70 near the 129.8. Traffic on eastbound I70 began slowing for an unknown reason. At some point, vehicle 1 crashed into the rear of vehicle 3. Vehicle 1 also was rear ended by vehicle 2. This caused vehicle 1 to get pushed into the side of vehicle 4. Vehicle 1 then left the roadway to the right and crashed into the ditch. This caused vehicle 1 to roll, partially ejecting driver 1. Driver 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. Passenger 1 was transported for non-life threatening injuries. Drivers 2, 3 and 4 were not injured. Contributing factors in the crash are still under investigation.