CARBONDALE, IL — Carbondale Police continue to investigate a fatal traffic crash that happened Monday night at the intersection of East Main Street and Giant City Road.

Officers found one of the drivers involved in the crash suffered life-threatening injuries and that a bystander was attempting lifesaving treatment. In spite of the lifesaving efforts, the driver died from their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in a different vehicle were transported to the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Due to the crash and subsequent investigation, the intersection was temporarily closed.

The City of Carbondale Fire Department and the Jackson County Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.

Anyone with information about the crash should contact Carbondale Police at 457-3200.