On Wednesday, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and Sullivan Fire and Rescue responded to a two vehicle crash on Moultrie County Road 800 North just west of Moultrie County Road 1300 East. Two drivers, and a passenger were involved in the accident. The two drivers were 20 year old Albert Mokrejs of Mattoon, and 70 year old John Grooms of Sullivan. Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims shared with Regional Radio News the details of the accident.
Mokrejs was the driver of the Ford vehicle who was pronounced deceased on scene.