2 dead, 1 injured after head-on crash in Champaign County

Two people were killed in a head-on crash Friday morning in Champaign County on Urbana-Moorefield Road.

Two people were killed in a head-on crash Friday morning in Champaign County on Urbana-Moorefield Road.

Two people were killed and one was injured Friday morning in a head-on crash in Champaign County.

Ashlynn Dooley, 20, and Jacob Smith, 22, both of Springfield, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that happened around 7:39 a.m. in the 3700 block of Urbana-Moorefield Road, according to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.

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Dooley was driving a 2003 Chevrolet sedan when a southbound 1996 Ford truck, driven by Cole VanHoose, 25, crossed the center line and struck her head-on. This caused both vehicles to leave the road and come to a rest in the field across from the 3700 block of Urbana-Moorefield Road.

Both Dooley and her passenger, Smith, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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VanHoose was taken by Urbana EMS to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition is unknown at this time.

This crash remains under investigation by the Champaign County Sheriff and Coroner’s Office.

The Springfield News-Sun has reached out for additional information and will provide an update when it’s available.

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