HAMEL — Two people died after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a sedan head-on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, on Illinois Route 140 west of Hoxey Drive, according to Illinois State Police.
Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to the two-vehicle crash in Hamel, Madison County, at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. ISP said preliminary information indicated the pickup was traveling east when it entered the westbound lane for unknown reasons and struck the westbound sedan.
An ISP spokesperson said the sedan’s driver and passenger died from their injuries. The pickup driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries.
Illinois Route 140 was temporarily closed for the crash investigation and reopened at approximately 11:49 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation.
No further information was available.
