An accident claimed the life of an Olney man last night. According to the Illinois State Police, 53-year-old Shawn Tate was being pushed in a wheelchair by 17-year-old Ian Tate in the northbound lane of West Street at North Avenue in Olney. 55-year-old James Butler, also of Olney, was unable to see the men due to the darkness and their dark clothing. His Freightliner struck both, killing Shawn Tate. Ian Tate was transported to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
