Roodhouse family wants justice after couple dies in crash

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Springfield, Illinois
divided highway
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Springfield Illinois in Springfield, Illinois: Gary Northcutt, 71, and Donna Northcutt, 69, of Roodhouse were in Springfield for a doctor's appointment when they were involved in a crash around 3 p.m. Donna died that afternoon and Gary died two days later from his injuries. Springfield Police cited Erion Davis, 21, of Springfield on charges of driving the wrong way on a divided highway, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. More than 100 people gathered at the Roodhouse Rez for a celebration of life for the couple.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Donna Northcutt Unknown Fatal
Gary Northcutt Unknown Fatal
Erion Davis Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Roodhouse family wants justice after couple dies in crash

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