Bad wreck with an MM in E. St. Louis, IL

[Hacklemerc]

I really hope this wasn't anyone on here...
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News-Democrat




EAST ST. LOUIS --

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Four men were killed Friday night on the westbound lanes of Interstate 64-55-70-in an accident that authorities initially said was caused by excessive speed.
Three of the victims are related to civic leaders in East St. Louis.
The accident occurred at 10:29 p.m. near Eighth and Trendley streets when a gray Mercury Marauder carrying the four victims struck a vehicle in front of it, burst into flames and then flew off the roadway. It landed underneath the collector-distributor lanes that lead to the Poplar Street Bridge.
The victims are Anthony N. Brooks, 31, of 129 Hillwood Drive in Belleville; Harry Hollingsworth III, 33, of Madison; Tramell Jackson, 20, of East St. Louis; and Thurmon Mumphard, 31, of East St. Louis.
Brooks was the nephew of Lonzo Greenwood, who is president of the East St. Louis District 189 school board. Brooks was taken to St. Louis University Hospital, where he later died, St. Clair County Coroner Rick Stone said.
Hollingsworth was pronounced dead at 12:38 a.m. at the scene. His death was the result of massive head injuries, Stone said. He was the son of Democratic Precinct Committeeman Harry Hollingsworth.
Jackson was the grandson of Councilman Eddie L. Jackson.
"The victims were traveling too fast for conditions, and the traffic in front of them had slowed down," Illinois State Police Trooper Ralph Timmins said. "They hit the back of the car in front of them, went underneath the car, then traveled off the interstate and-burst into flames. The car ended up underneath the highway."
Two of the victims were ejected, Stone said.
It was not immediately known who was driving. Police did not know where the victims had been or were going.
Timmins said the case is still being investigated by state police and East St. Louis police.
Contact reporter Carolyn P. Smith at 239-2503.

I have a friend who was an officer on the scene and he said it was one of the worst wrecks he has ever seen.

[MeadeRaudeR]

man thats horrible, what a terrible way to end an eventful weekend. Prayers and thoughts out to their families.

[whd507]

I dont think they were one of us

[Ken]

man thats horrible, what a terrible way to end an eventful weekend. Prayers and thoughts out to their families.

What makes you think that they were with us? This happened across the Mississippi river in East St. Louis, IL.

Sounds like they were driving it as they say "like they stole it!"

BTW, a "gray" Marauder????

Ken

[Bluerauder]

Very sad. Ya'll be careful out there and have a safe trip home from St. Louis.

[Pat]

No, they were not of our company. At the time of the accident we were still at Spiro's Greek Resturant.

[Vortech347]

Damn they must of been hauling some serious ass to do that...

[Hacklemerc]

What makes you think that they were with us? This happened across the Mississippi river in East St. Louis, IL.

Sounds like they were driving it as they say "like they stole it!"

BTW, a "gray" Marauder????

Ken

I wasn't sure if they were on the forum. Thats what I meant. Evidently there were guns and a sizable amount of ammunition in the car as well and the fire department couldn't get close to the vehicle to put it out due to the exploding rounds.

And you know us cops, if it looks "gray" its "gray". To all my cop friends the wifes DTR is just "the red one."

[offroadkarter]

a gray Mercury Marauder carrying the four victims struck a vehicle in front of it, burst into flames and then flew off the roadway

Oh God that wont help the reputation for panther safety.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Oh God that wont help the reputation for panther safety.

dude it flew off a bridge. aint much gona save your ass then.

[MeadeRaudeR]

[quote=Ken;660602]What makes you think that they were with us? This happened across the Mississippi river in East St. Louis, IL.


Dont recall mentioning that they were "with us". Doesnt really matter who they were with does it? A human life is a human life regardless of what group they were with- so sorry you are offended by my offering thoughts and prayers to their families

[TJCOX]

M.m. Fell 100'

[CRUZTAKER]

Dont recall mentioning that they were "with us". Doesnt really matter who they were with does it? A human life is a human life regardless of what group they were with- so sorry you are offended by my offering thoughts and prayers to their families

You obviously do not know Ken, nor how to read closely.

As you say, you didn't suggest that they were with (us)...someone else did however. He didn't come off offended. Why even comment?

[offroadkarter]

dude it flew off a bridge. aint much gona save your ass then.

Yes but some people would read that wrong and think "Oh noes, it didnt have the epic anti fire shield!"

[ctrlraven]

That is horrible.