Boone County, IL — January 14, 2026, Richard Todd was killed as the result of a semi-truck accident at around 3:45 p.m. along US Route 20.
Initial details about the accident say that it took place near the intersection of US 20 and Shattuck Road/Logan Avenue.
According to officials, 78-year-old Richard Todd was in a van traveling westbound along US 20. For reasons unclear, the van crashed with an eastbound semi-truck. Due to this, Richard Todd reportedly was killed.
Right now, additional details about the crash are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
In the immediate aftermath of a fatal truck wreck, it’s important to prioritize locating and preserving evidence. That means a lot more than just cellphone records and witness testimony (though, those are important). Debris analysis, video footage, road design issues, lighting and signage, potential vehicle defects, medical conditions, tire blowouts—likely or not, all factors warrant consideration. Authorities here may already be working to get those details secured. In my experience, though, a proper accident reconstruction generally requires independent professional investigators looking things over to make sure nothing important slipped through the cracks.
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