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Morris man dies in Grundy crash

Updated: November 5, 2012 11:27AM



MORRIS — A crash Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a Morris man.

Michael D. Durkee, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3 p.m., Grundy County Coroner John Callahan reported.

Authorities said Durkee was eastbound on Pine Bluff Road, approaching a curve, when his vehicle suddenly went into the westbound lane and struck a semi truck head-on.

Callahan reported it is not yet known what caused Durkee’s vehicle to swerve.

The crash is under investigation by Callahan and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department.





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