Published: October 13, 2008 02:08 pm         

Roundup: Speed might be factor in fatal crash

Speeding might have played a role in the traffic accident that killed two Georgetown people during the weekend.

Jennifer, 28, and Robert “Robbie” Allen, 35, were pronounced dead at the scene of an accident later Saturday afternoon on Lincoln Trail Road near County Road 200E southwest of Fithian.

Vermilion County Chief Deputy Dennis Wood said preliminary determinations indicate the vehicle, which was driven by Jennifer Allen, appeared to be going at a high rate of speed when Allen lost control of the vehicle, which fishtailed on the gravel road.

The eastbound car, as it turned, was struck in the passenger side by an oncoming fully loaded grain truck carrying soybeans.

It took two hours for emergency personnel at the scene to extricate both Jennifer and Robert Allen, Wood said.

The grain truck driver agreed to toxicology testing at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center following the accident — a standard practice in the case of fatal crashes, Wood said.

Here’s a look at weekend law enforcement calls:

Friday:

A pocket knife and $150 stolen in a vehicle burglary in the 300 block of Walnut Street.

Financial identity theft in the 900 block of Giddings Street.

Battery in the 600 block of Chandler Street.

Disorderly conduct in the 700 block of Oak Street.

Saturday:

Battery and mob action reported at Main and Plum streets.

Aggravated battery in he 100 block of East Attica Street, Rossville.

Burglary reported at Cline Concrete Products, 500 W. Thompson Ave., Hoopeston.

Domestic disturbance in the 3400 block of U.S. Route 136, Armstrong.

Stalking reported in the first block of South Collett Street.

Golf cart stolen at Blue Needle Golf Course, Catlin.

Disorderly conduct in the 100 block of East Attica Street, Rossville.

Domestic dispute in the 3400 block of U.S. Route 136, Potomac.

A vehicle damaged and money stolen in the 300 block of West 15th Street, Georgetown.

A man arrested for criminal trespassing to a vehicle at the Elk’s Club 505 E. Main St.

Disorderly conduct reported at the Elk’s Club, 505 E. Main St.

A PlayStation 3 and accessories and two cameras stolen in a burglary in the first block of Ohio Street.

Domestic disturbance in the first block of Arlington Drive.

A man arrested for battery in the 100 block of Arlington Drive.

A man and a woman arrested for criminal damage to property in the first block of Indiana Street.

$36 in gasoline stolen at Mobil Super Pantry, 610 S. Bowman Ave.

A house door egged in the 700 block of Oak Street.

A woman arrested for aggravated battery to an police officer and resisting and obstructing an officer in the 100 block of South Gilbert Street.

An armed robbery in the first block of Ridgeview Street.

A report of shots fired in the area of Moore Street.

A man arrested for domestic battery in the 1000 block of North Vermilion Street.

A gold bracelet stolen at Piercing Pagoda in the Village Mall, 2917 N. Vermilion St.

Battery reported at Fair Oaks Housing Complex, East Fairchild Street.

A man and a woman arrested for vehicle invasion in he 100 block of National Street.

Sunday:

$10 in gasoline stolen at the Circle K gas station, 401 W. Main St.

Possession of drug paraphernalia in the first block of Illinois Street.

Property damage reported in the 2900 block of Townway Street.

A laptop computer stolen in the 300 block of Swisher Street.

Domestic battery in the 20700 block of Henning Road.

A man arrested for obstructing an officer in the 600 block of West Harrison Street.

A man arrested for criminal trespassing in the 600 block of West Harrison Street.

$43 in gasoline stolen at Murphy USA, 4105 N. Vermilion St.

Domestic battery in the 1100 block of Moore Street.

Top soil stolen in the 27500 block of Henning Road.

Vehicle window broken in the first block of South State Street.

Domestic battery and battery reported in the first block of Carter Street, Oakwood.

Domestic battery in the 1300 block of Hodge Stret.

Domestic battery in the first block of South Third Street, Ridge Farm.

Yard damaged in the 500 block of Dawn Avenue.

Windshield damaged on a vehicle at Lake Forest Apartments, 2320 N. Vermilion St.

Copper pipes stolen in a burglary in the 100 block of Robinson Street.

Change stolen in a burglary in the 100 block of Stroup Street.

Aggravated battery at Madison and Washington streets.

Prowler reported in the 1200 block Giddings Street.

Report of shots fired in the area of Moore Street.

A woman arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrested in the 200 block of Johnson Street, Rankin.

Today:

A man arrested for domestic battery in the 200 block of Edwards Street.

Accident involving tickets or injuries include:

Friday, 1:09 p.m. — At Bowman Avenue and Fairchild Street involving Merrisha Davis, 18, of the 500 block of Porter Street, and Rolana Brown-Gollop, 42, of Danville. Davis was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Friday, 1:45 p.m. — At Wilkin Street and Logan Avenue involving Evelyn Gutterridge, 79, of the 1200 block of North Griffin Street, and Dustin Jones, 18, of Danville. Gutterridge was cited for failure to yield.

Saturday, 10:57 p.m. — At North Vermilion Street and Shady Lane involving David Hamick, 59, of the 3700 block of Illini Avenue, and Rachel Biggs, 17, of Hoopeston. Hamick was arrested for DUI.

Sunday, 12:33 p.m. — At Center and Gilbert streets involving Ashley Ramm, 22, of Potomac, and Matthew High, 33, of Westville. Ramm was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Sunday, 4:50 p.m. — At 418 W. Davis St. involving Leon Mason, 63, of the 400 block of Short Street. He was cited for driving without proof of insurance and improper lane usage.

Firefighters responded to the following calls:

Sunday, 12:54-1:03 p.m. — An illegal burn at 718 N. Griffin St.

Sunday, 4:08-4:14 p.m. — A medical call in the 400 block of Williams Street.

Sunday, 6:54-7:06 p.m. — A medical call in the 1600 block of Redden Court.

Sunday, 9:20-9:30 p.m. — A medical call in the 1800 block of East Main Street.

Monday, 12:59-1:08 a.m. — A medical call in the 1200 block of Griggs Street.