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Fatal Collision on Route 29

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Jan 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 20, 2010 at 2:01 PM CDT

There has been a fatal collision on Route 29 Wednesday morning. It happened about a quarter mile North of South Pekin around 7:30 a.m.

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A Tazewell County deputy says a pick up truck traveling north bound slid into a semi-tractor trailer in the south bound lane.

One of the drivers died and one was taken to the Pekin Hospital. The deputy would not confirm who died.

The road was closed for three hours.

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Monday, Jan 25 at 8:43 PM Melody wrote ...

Nicole I have only worked with your mom for about a month @ hcm. She will be greatly missed. Know that we are praying for you and will never forget her beautiful smile. May GOD comfort you during this time.

Friday, Jan 22 at 9:36 AM been there wrote ...

I am so sorry for your loss our thoughts a prayers go out. My mother was killed also in 07 from that horrible weather. Whats gets me past each day is knowing she was a very godly person and that she is in heaven now watching over

Friday, Jan 22 at 1:18 AM stranger who cares wrote ...

My prayers go out to this family. I had 2 different loved ones driving on this road at the time of the accident. It could have happened to anyone. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Thursday, Jan 21 at 7:03 PM Dawn Phillips former co-worker wrote ...

Nicole, I just want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Your mom was a hell of a woman. I loved her smile and her goffy laugh! She always knew how to make a person laugh! I lost touch over the years but I thought about her often. She is now up in heaven looking down on you and smiling. She loved you dearly and talked about you all the time! You will get through this sweetheart, your a strong woman like your mom, just remember to take it one day at a time! RIP Deana! I Love Ya!

Thursday, Jan 21 at 2:24 PM Sherry wrote ...

Deana RIP - You will be missed by many. I will always remember your smiling face.

Thursday, Jan 21 at 1:52 PM Brianna wrote ...

To the Family,i keep you all in my prayers, and im terribly sorry for your lose, Nicole ive never met u but ur mom did speak Highly of u all the time! she even showed me the tattoo of the cat you got at the civic center! i just turned 21 this month and im close with my mom as well and i cant even imagine what your going through, im praying for you everyday that you find peace and comfort in knowing she is in a MUCH better place looking down on and watching out for you! RIP Deanna, Miss u:(

Thursday, Jan 21 at 1:35 PM nikki wrote ...

i'm truely sorry for the loss of deanna. my heart goes out to the family. may god be with you and bless you all.

Thursday, Jan 21 at 10:53 AM Chrissy Sims wrote ...

Nicole,u know my daughter Becky, ur hearts and prayers go out to u hun... ur mom was a good lady,she will be missed dearly...

Thursday, Jan 21 at 10:42 AM Jessica wrote ...

Nicole, im so sorry for your loss.. we used to talk alot back then.. but then just lost contact, i know you and your mom were very very close, and now she is your guardian angel, may she RIP <3

Thursday, Jan 21 at 8:31 AM Shannon wrote ...

I also only knew of Deana through Gary telling me about her, but I was looking forward to meeting her. He's been in my life a long time, and I have always only wanted him to be happy. She made him happy and that, alone, is enough to know I'd have loved her. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her daughter, and to Gary and his family.

Thursday, Jan 21 at 1:35 AM Tim Murphy wrote ...

Nicole - I am so sorry for your loss. (I'm your Aunt Kim's piano teacher from Florida)....she told me what happened at her lesson last night. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I'm praying for you.

Thursday, Jan 21 at 1:29 AM debbie pemble wrote ...

sorry to all so sad

Thursday, Jan 21 at 12:01 AM Diane wrote ...

I didnt know Deana but I know Gary and I know how happy he was when he was with Deana so I know she had to be a wonderful person to make my friend so happy. My heart goes out to her daughter and family in their time of need. May God bless you always!!

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 11:37 PM Dave Goeken wrote ...

Shocking news. My deepest sympathies to Deana's family, to my best friend, her boyfriend Gary, and to all Who's lives she touched. Deana was one of a kind, a very special girl, and will turly be missed.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 11:31 PM cathi wrote ...

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deanna. I can not imagine what you are going through. Just remember that she will always be watching over you!

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 10:46 PM gaylene wrote ...

To the family of Deana May God Bless you all. I have known you forever and will remember you forever,as I do your Mom,my bestest friend for a long long time. Your smile and your beautiful eyes. Nicole you made your Mom and Grandmother so happy! Say hello to all who have gone before us,we will miss you. Love Aunt Gaylene

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 10:03 PM lisa wrote ...

I am so sorry may God be with you and your Family.....

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 9:32 PM Anonymous wrote ...

there are no words for how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that everyone involved may find peace and comfort.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 8:08 PM Richard W. Crowe jr. wrote ...

Deana was my friend, Always will I remember u! The kindest, most nicest, Truely a good person. Was always able to make me laugh. Never will I forget u Deana.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 7:57 PM Beth Squires wrote ...

I am so sorry for your loss.I recently lost my daughter and Deanna was a friend from way back who remembered me in my time of need. She was such a fun sweet person.God Bless you Nicole.You don't know me but I met you long ago.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 7:40 PM Jessica MIlls wrote ...

We miss you and love you Deana! You will forever be in our prayers and hearts! RIP!

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 7:19 PM Donna @ HCM wrote ...

Nicole, your mom was one of the most unique women i've ever met. She always made us laugh and she was so much fun to work with. She talked about you all the time and all of us at work will miss her so much.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 6:57 PM Marcia (Strange) Austin wrote ...

Nicole, always remember in your time of sorrow and loss of your mom, your family is here for you! We love you with all our heart and we will truely miss Deanna. We will be here for you any time day or night! Never forget, God is there for you, and He cares! Love you with all our heart! Aunt Marcia and Uncle Ken.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 6:42 PM Renee' wrote ...

Deanna R.I.P. You were defintely fun to work with. You always had a smile on your face. You will truly be missed. Nicole, sorry your for your loss. You are not alone. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 6:29 PM no name wrote ...

thoughts and prayers go out to u and your family. I knew deana threw some friens and she was a very nice lady she will be missed by many. God bless

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 6:11 PM Debra Kay wrote ...

Nicole, My heart goes out to you dear. Your mother was a wonderful person. Take Care of Yourself and know that your Mother will be missed by many. God Bless

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 5:56 PM melissa wrote ...

RIP Deana! Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted in knowing you now have a gaurdian angel to watch over you. God Bless!

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 5:56 PM Mr.Rogers wrote ...

I will remember you forever and always Deana. May you rest in peace.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 5:22 PM Nancee wrote ...

I am Gary's mom. We only knew Deanna a short time but we thought she was great and hoped she and Gary would be together a long time. We will all miss her.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 5:19 PM gary jacobs wrote ...

Oh my god, this is terrible, she has been my girlfriend for the last 2 months of total bliss. Im in total shock, i got my last kiss at about 6:30 last night, I will truly miss you deana. My thoughts and prayers to your family, especially u nicole.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 5:15 PM jenifer wisher wrote ...

deana was like my family she was such a good peron.nicole iam here for you if ya need anything.r.i.p deana my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 4:50 PM Debra Kay wrote ...

So sad about Deanna. Nicole, God Bless you sweetie. Sending angels to surround you in comfort and God's love. Debra Kay

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 4:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Did she work at HCM? This is terrible, my heart goes out to the family!

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 4:03 PM Michelle wrote ...

Deana was a great person to work with. Like Jennifer said, Deana sure knew how to get you to laugh! I remember when she first started working with us and all she used to talk about was her hamster and come to find out her hamster was really her dog. She was not allowed to have pets in her house so she said her dog was a hamster. Nicole, your mom always talked so dearly of you and how much she loved you. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:38 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My deepest condolences to the victims and their families.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:36 PM MomofaMarine wrote ...

Sara, The victims name is Deana R. Strange. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:28 PM Jennifer, friend and co-worker wrote ...

Deana always made work so much fun! She had this incredible ability to make you laugh, smile or have your jaw drop to the floor in awwww :-) She truly loved "The Shock Value"... She lived like there was no tomorrow! That is what we loved about her...this is such a horrible tragedy for her family and friends to have to experience. Nicole, my heart is breaking for you; please know you are in my thoughts and prayers...

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:14 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My heart goes out to the family of Deana. My you rest in peace.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:06 PM Sara wrote ...

what is the name of the victim? I think i work with one of her family members! Can someone help me?

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:01 PM Co Worker wrote ...

You will be missed greatly!

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 2:28 PM Moe wrote ...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deana's family and friends.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 2:21 PM Nicole Strange wrote ...

I love you Mom.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 2:09 PM Peorian wrote ...

This is a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are also with the family of this woman.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 1:52 PM shadowsinc fan wrote ...

my heart goes out to the family. im sorry guys.

Wednesday, Jan 20 at 1:40 PM turtledove033 wrote ...

at the time of posting i didn't know of any casualties, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the woman who passed.

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