Kellerman Investigations posts reward after WW II veteran dies, wife, critically injured in hit-and-run

GLEN CARBON - A reward of $3,500 has been posted by Kellerman Investigations for any information that could help locate the hit-and-run driver that killed Ervin Goeden, 93, a World War II veteran and retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel.

Ervin’s wife, Patricia, was critically injured in the crash that occurred at 5:05 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, on Interstate 64, mile marker 47, near Nashville, IL.

The State Police are looking for a possible black Cadillac STS with dark tinted windows.

The passenger side of the Cadillac struck the driver’s side of the Goeden’s vehicle, forcing it off the road and striking a kill. Ervin Goeden subsequently died after the crash.

Police have said the Cadillac could possibly have silver paint that transferred to the middle or rear of the passenger side. It is unknown what state the Cadillac is from, Kellerman Investigations said.

The Illinois State Police is asking anyone with information to call (618) 542-2172, extension 1202. The current reward is set at $3,500 by Kellerman Investigations for any information that leads to an arrest.

The driver appeared to be headed in the direction toward Belleville on I-64. Kellerman and the State Police hope people will share this post in case someone in the region might have some type of information on the crash since they were headed this direction.

More like this:

Two Vehicles Crash at Edwardsville Intersection

Jun 30, 2026

Recent Prom Queen Among Victims In Crash That Kills Three Women

May 4, 2026

Three Dead in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Lewis and Clark Boulevard

May 2, 2026

Madison County Man Dies in Early Morning Road Incident

May 19, 2026

Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law

Jul 3, 2026