Authorities Blame Icy Roads For Fatal Accident

Icy roads are being blamed for a fatal accident in Champaign County Monday morning. The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of Storms Creek Road, just east of Terre Haute.

The victim was identified as Amanda Morrow, 19, of Urbana. Authorities believe Morrow lost control of her car on the slippery road and crashed head-on into an SUV.

Investigators said Morrow was killed instantly upon impact.

Karen Monroe, 29, of Urbana, was driving the Dodge Durango that was struck and told authorities it appeared Morrow lost control coming around a curve.

Monroe was taken to a local hospital for observation. The state highway patrol is investigating the accident.