Robert Haskins Jr. dies in fatal Mercer County car crash

Robert Haskins Jr. dies in fatal Mercer County car crash

Fatal Mercer County car crash death of Robert Haskins Jr.

Officials confirmed that two individuals have been identified as the victims of the fatal Wednesday traffic collision on US 67 near Preemption. Correction officials announced the identities of those killed in the Mercer County incident on Wednesday.

Mercer County law enforcement officers arrived at the accident scene on US 67 near Preemption on Wednesday at the reported crash. According to information gathered from observers, a vehicle traveling south crossed the center line of the road and collided head-on with a northbound car. Tragically, both drivers involved in the accident were pronounced deceased at the scene. The details of the investigation are currently being examined.

Mercer County Coroner Greg Larson officially identified the deceased as:

70-year-old Robert Haskins Jr., who resided in Matherville, Illinois
63-year-old Michael Millizer, from East Moline
Mercer County authorities responded to the crash on U.S. 67 near Preemption on Wednesday.

Those in charge mentioned that the ongoing investigation continues.