One person killed, two injured in collision on Interstate 64/55 in East St. Louis
A 35-year-old Alton man was killed Sunday in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 64/55 near Barack Obama Avenue in East St. Louis.
Ryan B. Heinlein was pronounced dead at the scene, said St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
A 10-year-old juvenile who was in the Ford Edge SUV with Heinlein was injured and was taken to an area hospital, Illinois State Police said in a press release. An immediate report on his condition was not available.
Michael D. Merzwinski, 56, of Ypsilanti , Michigan, who was the driver of a Chevrolet Express van, was injured and was also taken to an area hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown.
A preliminary investigation shows the SUV was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64/55 at 5:36 p.m. and struck the eastbound van head on, the release states. Merzwinski had to be extracted from the van, state police said.
State police continue to investigate.
This story was originally published December 6, 2021 at 8:34 AM.
