Bicyclist from Carmi dies in crash in Franklin County, Illinois

Bicyclist from Carmi dies in crash in Franklin County, Illinois

The caller stated the crash involved a single vehicle and a bicyclist.

Carmi bicyclist killed in weekend crash on Illinois Highway 37

A Carmi man has died following a Saturday evening collision between a vehicle and a bicycle in Franklin County, Illinois.

Carmi Man Killed in Holiday Weekend Accident on IL 37

WHITTINGTON – A Carmi man died from injuries received in a Valentine’s Day accident involving his bicycle and another vehicle in Franklin County. According to Sheriff Kyle Bacon, around 6:30 p.m., a 911 call was received regarding the accident on Illinois 37 near Ewing Road in Whittington. Deputies and emergency personnel responded. Deputies found the bicyclist, identified as 43-year-old James R. Eaton of Carmi, with major injuries. The driver a…