A Pana man has died and two others have life-threatening injuries after a crash that occurred on Route 29 Saturday evening around 5:20 PM. A 2003 black Dodge Caravan was being driven by 50-year-old Scott McDonald from Pana, and a 2020 white Ford Eco Sport was being driven by 64-year-old Susie Brun of Assumption.
McDonald was traveling north on Illinois Route 29 between East 900 North Road and North 1900 East Road near Owaneco. Brun was traveling south at the same location. McDonald attempted to pass another vehicle and struck Brun head-on. McDonald was pronounced dead on the scene. Brun and 49-year-old Karen Lacefield of Minier, Illinois, were transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The crash is still under investigation. Parts of Route 29 were shut down for over two hours Saturday evening. No further information is available on the crash at this time.
