Fatality accident investigated at 5700 block of S. Kissick

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to an injury crash in the 5700 block of S. Kissick Avenue at 7:56 p.m. on April 28. 

A 2007 Toyota Tacoma driven by Kevin D. Ennis, 45, of Springfield, was traveling northbound on Kissick when a 1968 Chevrolet pickup, which was traveling southbound, crossed over the center line into the northbound lanes resulting in a head on collision. Ennis reported minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. 

The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Alcohol is suspected as being a contributing factor to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

This marks the fourth fatality crash in Springfield for 2017.