A tragic accident South of Ottawa yesterday has resulted in the death of two people. About 3:15 yesterday afternoon, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County EMS and LOH Fire Department responded to a crash in the 2800 Block of Rock Creek Road, just East of Highway 59.
54-year-old Jan Croucher of Ottawa was traveling East on Rock Creek when she struck 31-year-old Justin Hubbard of Rantoul, head on. Both died at the scene. No further information is available about the crash and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says they are still investigating. Seven people have died in Franklin County traffic accidents this year.
