Fatal Accident on Route 40 Saturday Morning

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Published on October 24 2020 4:53 pm
Last Updated on October 24 2020 4:58 pm
Written by Matt Robinson

Fatal Crash 2020

A fatal crash occurred on Route 40 at 8:08 Saturday morning just west of Effingham.

State Police report that a vehicle driven by Deborah Hendricks, 67 of Effingham, was traveling eastbound on US 40, ¼ mile west of Outer Belt West in Effingham. A Semi tractor trailer combination operated by Jeremy Davenport, 26 of Quincy, was was westbound on US 40 when the Hendricks vehicle crossed over into the westbound lane and struck the semi head on. Both vehicles came to rest in the westbound lane of US 40.

Hendricks was pronounced dead at the scene.

Davenport was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

No charges were issued.