2 Killed In Lyons Car Accident

LYONS, IL — Two people were killed in a traffic accident on Monday night in Lyons. According to the village, the accident took place at 44th Place and First Avenue, and closed First Avenue for a time. William Molthop, 60, of Roselle; and Vincent Neri, 62, of Melrose Park, were killed in the accident.

Jordan Michalak, 23, of Berwyn was injured in the crash.

According to the village spokesman Ray Hanania, Molthop and Neri were riding together in one vehicle, while Michalak was in the second vehicle involved in the crash. Hanania said evidence appears that Molthop and Neri's vehicle was traveling southbound on First Avenue and attempting to turn left onto 44th Street. Michalak was northbound on First Avenue and attempting to cross 44th Street. Witnesses said both vehicles were traveling on the green light through the intersection.

The investigation remains open at this time.