WBGZ Radio 12/14/2020 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
The victims of a fatal crash on the Berm Highway in Alton on Saturday afternoon have been identified. The Alton Police Department says 24-year-old Chastity A. Montoya of Alton was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. 25-year-old Mia A. Womack, also of Alton, was airlifted from the scene and later died at a St. Louis hospital.
As the Big Z first reported on Sunday, the crash took place on Route 143 near Lock and Dam Way. The investigation indicates the vehicle – a tan Chevrolet Suburban – was traveling eastbound when it swerved for an unknown reason, left the roadway, and rolled multiple times. Both Montoya and Womack were ejected from the vehicle.
Police identify women killed in Saturday crash
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debro0ck@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON Authorities on Monday afternoon identified two women killed as a result of a Saturday afternoon accident in Alton.
According to Alton Police, at 3:45 p.m. Saturday a tan Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east on Illinois 143 when it swerved for an unknown reason, left the roadway and rolled multiple times.
Both occupants of the vehicle were ejected from the vehicle, according to police.
Chastity A. Montoya, 24, of Alton, was pronounced dead at the scene by a Madison County Deputy Coroner. Mia A. Womack, 25, of Alton, was transported via helicopter to a St. Louis hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The crash happened on Illinois Route 143 Saturday afternoon
Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Author: Ashley Cole Updated: 4:31 PM CST December 14, 2020
ALTON, Ill Two women died after being ejected during a car crash in Alton Saturday afternoon.
According to Alton police, a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling eastbound in Illinois Route 143 when it swerved for an unknown reason, it left the road and rolled multiple times, which caused both occupants to be ejected.
Chastity A. Montoya, 24-year-old of Alton, and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Madison County Deputy Coroner.
The other occupant, identified as Mia A. Womack, 25-year-old of Alton, was transported to a St. Louis hospital where she later died from her injuries.