Man killed in two-vehicle crash on the Illinois side of Poplar Street Bridge
A 21-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday on the Illinois side of the Poplar Street Bridge.
Brayden McKenzie Collins of Lake Manor Court, Chesterfield, MO, was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:20 a.m., said St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
A second person, whose identity was not released, was taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to a press release from Illinois State Police.
The release stated the crash happened about 2:44 a.m. in the I-55 northbound lanes, which closed while police investigated.
Authorities said no further information about the fatality was available late Saturday afternoon
