Brownstown man dies in car crash

Fayette County, Illinois – (Vandalia Radio) – A Brownstown man died in a car accident Friday morning.

Fayette County Coroner Dave Harris reports a car crash occurred early Friday on County Road 1625 south of Brownstown. Harris says a truck driven by David E. Drum of Brownstown left the road and struck a tree. Harris reports he pronounced Drum dead at the scene at 4 a.m.

The accident remains under investigation by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police. No further information is being released at this time.