Troopers release name of 18-year-old who died in White Co. crash

WHITE CO., Ill. (WFIE) - Illinois State Police are investigating a deadly head-on crash in White County.

Troopers say the crash happened on Illinois Route 1 near County Road 400 East just after midnight on Saturday morning.

State police tell 14 News a 48-year-old man crossed into the southbound lane, hitting an 18-year-old man head-on.

Officials say 18-year-old Clinton Richardson of Norris City died at the scene.

ISP says the 48-year-old man and a passenger were airlifted to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.