70-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Jackson County

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

AVA, Ill., (KBSI) — A 70-year-old man died following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in rural Jackson County.

According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 6:21 p.m. Nov. 4 on Illinois Route 151, approximately four-tenths of a mile south of Bluegrass Lane near Ava.

A preliminary investigation found that Rick Hussey, 70, of Ava, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado northbound when he lost control of the truck.

Authorities said the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road, striking small trees and an embankment.

Hussey, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the truck.

He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The crash remains under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit.

The Jackson County Ambulance Service, Jackson County Coroner’s Office, Ava Fire Department and Campbell Hill Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Authorities said the roadway was restricted to one lane for approximately 2 1/2 hours following the crash.