Fatal crash on I-255 in Dupo

A fatal rollover crash occurred sometime after 3 a.m. Monday on Interstate 255 southbound under the Route 3 overpass in Dupo.

Pronounced dead at the scene was Cornelius Johnson, 66, of St. Louis, according to the St. Clair County coroner’s office. He suffered head and chest trauma as a result of the crash. Initial reports indicate that Johnson’s vehicle lost control for unknown reasons and struck an overpass bridge, catching on fire.

Illinois State Police handled the crash.

 

 

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Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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