ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic crash on Illinois Route 13 at Hotz Road, Marissa, in St. Clair County.
McKaylynn M. Crowl, a 22-year-old female from New Athens, IL. was pronounced deceased on scene. She was struck by a 2000 Dodge Dakota.
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WHAT: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 13 at Hotz Road, Marissa, St Clair County
WHEN: March 19, 2021, at 3:27 A.M.
VEHICLE: Unit 1– Maroon 2000 Dodge Dakota
DRIVER: Unit 1 – Candice L.W. Barton, a 29-year-old female from Marissa, IL.– Refused medical attention.
PEDESTRIAN: McKaylynn M. Crowl, a 22-year-old female from New Athens, IL – Pronounced deceased on scene.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling westbound on Illinois 13 at Hotz Road. The pedestrian was walking westbound on Illinois 13 at Hotz Road, in the roadway. Unit 1 did not see the pedestrian in time to avoid her and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of Unit 1 refused medical attention. The ISP Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit (TCRU) is continuing the investigation. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
