Roman D. Cash, a 42-year-old man from Fairview Heights, Illinois, died following an early-morning single-vehicle crash on the Eads Bridge on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
According to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr., Cash lived on Lincoln Trail and was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:15 a.m.
East St. Louis police reported that the incident involved a single vehicle. A second person was also inside the vehicle at the time of the crash, but their condition had not been released in the initial report.
The collision prompted the closure of the Eads Bridge in both directions, disrupting the morning commute for motorists travelling between Illinois and Missouri.
The Illinois Department of Transportation confirmed that the bridge remained closed following the crash and reopened after 8 a.m. Tuesday, bringing an end to several hours of traffic disruption.
Television footage from KSDK showed a burned truck being towed away from the scene at approximately 7:20 a.m. The circumstances that led to the crash, including what caused the vehicle to burn, were not detailed in the initial report.
Cash’s death has brought sadness to those affected by the tragedy. Further information about the crash and the condition of the second occupant had not been made available in the report. Heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and loved ones. May he rest in peace.