Pulaski County traffic wreck claims life of Tamms man
One person sustained fatal injuries in a traffic accident which occurred Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13, in Pulaski County.
Illinois State Police District 22 at Ullin reported that the accident happened at 4:21 p.m. Saturday on Normandy Road.
State police identified the victim as Larry E. Nicholson, 60, of Tamms.
He was identified as the driver of a 2004 Nissan Titan.
The vehicle was traveling west on Normandy Road.
The vehicle ran off the left side of the highway, traveled approximately .5 of a mile, struck a tree and came to rest in a wooded area.
State police reported that the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pulaski County coroner.
An investigation into the crash continues.