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Three People Killed In A Two Vehicle Accident On Interstate 70

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:01:41 CDT
(Collinsville)--Three people were killed in a two vehicle accident Thursday evening on Interstate 70. According to State Police, vehicles driven by 40 year old Dennis Nagle of Missouri, and 41 year old Suzette Lee of Mulberry Grove were eastbound on the interstate.

A deer crossed the roadway ahead of Lee's vehicle. Lee slowed down to miss the first deer, when a second deer entered the roadway at which Lee stopped her vehicle. Nagle was unable to stop in time, striking Lee's vehicle.

Lee and two passengers, 8 year old Lillian Lee and 6 year old Vivian Lee, were taken to Greenville Hospital where they were pronounced dead. Nagle was taken to Greenville Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.