CLAY CO., Ill. - Clay County Sheriff Andy Myers along with the Clay County Coroner's Office has released information about the crash that occurred late last night at Clay County's Route 45 Raceway.
Myers said that last night (Sunday, August 19) at approximately 10:34 p.m., the Clay County Sheriff's Office was advised by Clay County 911 of a request for an ambulance and rescue at the Route 45 Raceway for a crash that had occurred during the race.
Upon the deputy's arrival, the Clay County Ambulance Service and Clay County ESDA/Rescue were tending to the medical needs of those involved.
One of the drivers involved, 53-year-old Don Lamachia of Bluford, was transported to Clay County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Mr. Lamachia in this difficult time.