MACOUPIN COUNTY - A 67-year-old Benld man died in a single-unit fatal traffic crash in Macoupin County at 12:54 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

The man - 67-year-old Frank Wargo - was driving a 2014 Silver Dodge when the crash occurred on U.S. Route 66 near Koniak Lane, Macoupin County.

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The following preliminary information is the report being released by Illinois State Police District 18:

WHAT: Single Unit Fatal Traffic Crash.

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WHERE: U.S. Route 66 near Koniak Lane, Macoupin County.

WHEN: Feb. 22, 2021 at approximately 12:54 p.m.

VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2014 Silver Dodge.

DRIVER: Unit 1- Frank Wargo, 67-year-old male of Benld, IL (Deceased).

PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on U.S. Route 66 near Koniak Lane. Unit 1 exited the roadway and traveled into a grove of trees and shallow ditch. Unit 1 stopped in the ditch facing southwest.

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