The teenager involved in a two vehicle accident on Thursday passed away on Saturday due to injuries. Shortly after 3pm on Thursday, 17-year-old Caitlyn Welsh of Raymond was driving from Black Diamond Trail across Route 48 when her car was hit by a semi traveling on Route 48. Raymond Fire and EMS were on scene and Arch transported Welsh to St. John's Hospital in Springfield where she passed away at 4:03 Saturday afternoon. Caitlyn Welsh was the daughter of John Welsh of Farmersville and Eva Boehler of Raymond. The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is handling arrangements and funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday in the Lincolnwood High School Gym in Raymond.

Thomack 2/8/16