Winter Weather — Clark, Illinois

2012-01-02 · Clark, Illinois

Event narrative

Icy conditions caused a driver to lose control of his car and crash into an oncoming sport utility vehicle on Illinois Route 1 about a mile north of I-70 in Clark County. The driver of the car was killed, while the driver of the SUV was transported to the hospital.

Wider weather episode

Scattered snow-showers combined with falling temperatures created icy conditions on area roadways. Numerous accidents were reported, including one that resulted in a fatality in Clark County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 356071. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.