Car, Tractor Crash in Fayette County

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Published on January 14 2016 9:47 am
Last Updated on January 14 2016 9:53 am
Written by Greg Sapp

A car and farm tractor crashed Wednesday afternoon in Fayette County.

The crash occurred at 1:40pm on US 40, one mile east of Mulberry Grove.

Illinois State Police report the tractor driven by 59-year-old Edward Smith of Vandalia crossed the centerline and collided with the car driven by 79-year-old Rex Harris of Mulberry Grove. Following the impact, the tractor ran off the highway and overturned.

Smith was injured and has been hospitalized.

Arrest information in the crash is pending.