On May 17, at 9:14 AM, a fatal traffic accident occurred at US-36 in Macon. Three vehicles were involved: a 2016 Freightliner, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, and a 2018 Toyota Camry. The Freightliner, driven by Eugene A. Niethe III, 48, from Wood River, IL, sustained total damage. The Equinox, driven by Julie M. Alspaugh, 56, from Hannibal, also incurred total damage.

The Camry, driven by Jean A. Jones, 85, from Macon, suffered minor damage. Tragically, all individuals involved in the accident, including two juveniles aged 4 and 7, and two adults, including the driver of the Equinox, Julie M. Alspaugh, succumbed to their injuries.