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Original REO Speedwagon Singer Terry Luttrell Injured in Rollover Crash After Farewell Reunion Concert

The 78-year-old fell asleep at the wheel after a late-night autograph session, rolling his vehicle near Champaign-Urbana.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred on Interstate 57 near Champaign-Urbana in the early hours of June 15 as Luttrell was driving to St. Louis for business.
  • He stayed up until 4:30 a.m. signing autographs for fans following the June 14 reunion show at the State Farm Center.
  • Airbag deployment cracked his sternum and he also suffers from back and neck pain after his car rolled over.
  • Luttrell is recovering at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana and is expected to remain there for several days of rehabilitation.
  • Several of the nurses treating him at the hospital were fans who had attended the concert the night before.