WILLIAMSON CO.— Officials are reporting there have been three individuals killed in a fiery collision off Ill. Rte. 13.
Authorities say that last night (June 30, 2014) at approximately 10:30 p.m. a Porsche 911, driven by Frank M. Walker, 47, of Carbondale and a Pontiac Firebird driven by Abdullah M. Alfadhli, 18, also of Carbondale were westbound on Rte. 13 approaching Cambria Road when an eastbound Toyota Scion, driven by Stephanie D. Stowers, 29, of Marion, turned onto Cambria Road, struck the Firebird and burst into flames
Police say the Walker lost control of the Porsche, in an attempt to avoid hitting the Firebird and Scion, and slid into Crab Orchard Lake.
Walker, Alfadhli, and Stowers were all killed as a result of the collision.
A fourth individual, whose name has not been released by authorities, is said to be in critical condition after being flown from the scene to an area hospital. It’s unclear in whose vehicle the fourth individual was.
Authorities believe speed was a factor leading to the fatalities. The case remains under investigation.