Woman Accused of Intentionally Crashing Into Oncoming Semi, Killing 73-Year-Old Passenger

Driver crashed head-on into truck in planned murder-suicide that killed one of her passengers: cops

A suicidal maniac is facing first degree murder charges after police say she deliberately crashed her car into an oncoming semi-truck with two people onboard, killing an elderly passenger, according to police.

Pike County Investigators Allege Fatal Collision Was Deliberate

PIKE COUNTY - A woman was arrested Oct. 20, 2026, on murder charges after investigators alleged she deliberately steered a car into an oncoming semitruck in Pike County, killing a passenger and injuring others. Jaime L. Rhode, of Griggsville, faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder stemming from the July 24, 2026, crash on U.S. 54 near the top of Atlas Hill, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s De…

Woman accused of intentionally crashing into oncoming semi, killing 73-year-old passenger

Jaime Rhode is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.

Griggsville woman accused of intentionally causing fatal head-on crash

According to Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, an arrest warrant was signed Tuesday for Jamie Rhode of Griggsville after an investigation of the crash.

Murder charges lobbed at motorist who drove head on into semi truck with intent to kill her passengers & herself

A woman was arrested and charged with murder on Tuesday after a police investigation determined that she had crashed into a semi truck intentionally.  The woman, Jamie Rhode, was arrested in Pike County, Illinois on October 20th for a crash involving a semi truck that occurred back on July 24th. According to the Pike County […]

Pike County Woman Charged in Deadly Atlas Hill Semi Crash

Jaime Rhode faces murder charges after Pike County deputies say she steered into an oncoming semi, killing passenger Cherie Wells, 73.