Illinois State Police Troop 9 has released additional information regarding a fatal three-vehicle accident that took place on US Route 50, a 1/4 mile west of the Xenia/Iola intersection in Clay County on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:07 PM when 44-year-old William K. Shufeldt from Iuka was driving a 2024 Tesla X eastbound. At the same time, 59-year-old Mia S. Daniels from Monticello, AR, was traveling westbound in a 1998 Toyota Camry.
As Shufeldt attempted to overtake two vehicles and a semi truck ahead of him, he collided nearly head-on with Daniels’ Camry. Following this impact, Shufeldt’s Tesla was struck by the semi truck. Mia S. Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene by Clay County Coroner, Bryce Henry.. William Shufeldt was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, while the semi truck driver was unharmed. Shufeldt has been cited for Improper Overtaking in the Left.
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