One Person Dead Following Accident in Lawrence County

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  A Bridgeport man is dead following an accident in Lawrence County Friday night. The accident occurred near the intersection of Billet Lane and 700 North in Denison Township. Illinois State Police say 42-year-old Robert Reeves of Bridgeport was lying in the road when a passing vehicle stopped to help him. State Police say another passing car driven by a 16-year-old then struck Reeves while he was still in the road. Reeves was pronounced dead at the scene by Lawrence County Coroner Shannon Steffey. Authorities are continuing to investigate. No charges have been filed as of yet.