Three people are dead following a fatal traffic crash in Christian County Monday afternoon.  At 1400N 2500 E Road in rural Christian County, a 2003 Buick Lesabre entered the intersection striking a 2007 Freightliner Grain Truck driven by 34-year-old Brian C. Callan, of Blue Mound.  The Grain Truck flipped ejecting both Callan and his passenger 29-year-old Keirsty M. Hughes of Blue Mound.  Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene and Callan was rushed to Pana Community Hospital ER where he also passed away from his injuries. He is set to have an autopsy Tuesday. 

The driver of the Buick LeSabre is a 42-year-old male.  He was airlifted to a regional hospital with serious injuries. His passenger, 36-year-old Sarah A. Myers of Bethany, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

The names have been released by Christian County Coroner Amy Calvert Winans.  The Illinois State Police is handling the investigation. No further information is available at this time.