A somber incident unfolded on US 11, resulting in the tragic passing of Paul Douglas “Doug” Vines, a fighter battling bone marrow and prostate cancer. The car accident, which occurred on Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023, in Argo, took the life of 78-year-old Paul and left another driver injured, plunging his family and friends into mourning.
For over five years, Paul Vines courageously battled bone marrow and prostate cancer, facing immense discomfort due to neuropathy. The injuries he sustained in the car accident on US 11 are believed to have played a role in causing his untimely demise. This heartbreaking accident not only took away an exceptional man from their midst but also destroyed their sole mode of transportation, impacting Paul’s wife, son, and many others who depended on it.
The tragic head-on collision occurred in front of Hilltop Farms and Market, prompting the closure of a portion of Highway 11 in the area by the Argo Police Department and the Argo Fire Department. Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene, with a white Tacoma pickup truck traveling north and a red Mustang driving south in the northbound lane, leading to the fatal collision.
Emergency services were quick to respond, pronouncing the driver of the Mustang dead at the scene and transporting the injured driver of the Tacoma to the hospital for treatment. As the community grapples with this loss, questions remain about the circumstances of the accident and the reopening of Highway 11.
In response to this tragic event, Danielle Myrick initiated a GoFundMe page to support Paul Vines’ family during this challenging time. The page aims to provide financial assistance to cope with the aftermath of the accident and honor the memory of a man who valiantly fought cancer until the very end. The community joins together to offer condolences and support to Paul Vines’ family, cherishing the legacy of a man who faced adversity with unparalleled strength and resilience.
