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Names of Deceased Released in Fatal Crash in Pope County

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Illinois State Police have released the names of three people killed in a head-on crash that left eight others injured in southern Illinois.

Police say a Dodge Charger driven by 27-year-old David Wasson of Harrisburg crossed the center line on Illinois 34 in Pope County and struck a limousine.
Police say Wasson and the driver of the limousine, 39-year-old Jarret Bencie of Marion, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash early Sunday. Police say a passenger in the limo, 42-year-old Kenny Webb of Marion, died at a hospital.

WSIL-TV reports eight other passengers in the limousine were hospitalized.

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