A tragic accident in Southern Illinois claimed two lives when a blue pickup truck collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. According to Sauget Police Chief James Jones, the pickup truck was traveling at a high speed near the intersection of Mississippi Avenue and Monsanto Avenue. The crash occurred when the truck failed to stop in time and slammed into the back of the tractor-trailer. The incident has been investigated by local authorities, who are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the collision.