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On 12/7/18 at about 9:01 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on Rt 84 and Covell Road in rural Fulton, IL. Investigation revealed a southbound 2005 Chrysler van driven by Judith K Pray, 73, of Clinton, IA, crossed the center line into the northbound lane and collided with a northbound 2012 Ford pickup, driven by Ronald J. Ferris, 65, of Savanna, IL.
Then a northbound 2009 Honda Civic, driven by Manuel Beltran, 21, of Savanna, collided with the disabled vehicle. Both Ferris and Beltran were transported to Mercy Medical Center for injuries.
Pray was pronounced dead on scene by Whiteside County Coroner, Joe McDonald. The name of the deceased is being held pending notification of family.
Deputies were assisted by Fulton Police, Fire, and EMS; Thomson Police, Fire, and EMS; Carroll County Sheriff’s Office; the Illinois State Police.
The crash remains under investigation.