1 dead after crash between vehicle, horse drawn buggy in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – An 18-year-old woman died after a crash between a vehicle and horse drawn buggy in Jefferson County on Monday.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle and horse drawn buggy crash on Log Cabin Lane and Goshen Road in Jefferson County around 4:49 p.m. at Log Cabin Lane and Goshen Road.

Jefferson County Fire Protection District and Litton Ambulance assisted deputies on scene.

Sheriff’s deputies say a white Dodge van driven by 32-year-old Katlyn M. Catron of Ina struck the horse drawn buggy. The buggy was driven by 20-year-old Dena M. Mast of Belle Rive.

The buggy was struck from behind, causing major damage and seriously injuring Dena and her two passengers, 18-year-old Elma Mast and 21-year-old Mary M. Mast of Belle Rive.

Elma Mast was rushed to SSM Good Samaritan Hospital by Litton Ambulance but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.

Mary and Dena were flown to a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri for treatment of their injuries.

Catron and juvenile passenger in her vehile were not seriously injured in the crash.

Family of the Masts arrived on scene to assist with recovery and treatment of the horse, which was also injured during the crash.

Sheriff’s office detectives responded to assist with the crash investigation.

The circumstances of the crash are still being investigated.