The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Highway 78 near Argyle Tuesday around 4:30pm. 55 year old Kristine Mitchell of Cary, Illinois was travelling on Highway 78 in Argyle Township when she struck a truck stopped in the intersection while turning, causing Mitchell to leave the roadway and enter the ditch, where she came to a rest. Mitchell, her passenger, 20 year old Karlie Mitchell,of Cary, Illinois and 43 year old Tommy Heath of Argyle, the operator of the truck, reported no injuries. Mitchell’s vehicle had disabling damage and was towed from the scene, whereas Heath’s vehicle had functional damage and was driven from the scene. Mitchell was cited for Suspended Registration and Heath was cited for Improper Stopping on a highway.
Two Vehicle Accident in Lafayette County
By Mark Evenstad
Jul 3, 2024 | 12:24 PM
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