It has now been reported that 52-year-old Charles A. Martin of Perryville, Missouri was one of the two victims killed in Wednesday's catastrophic tractor-trailer collision on I-55 near McNutt Road.  28-year-old Alana McKnight has been identified as the other victim. 

Charles was driving a 2005 Ford Focus at the time of the crash.  It was one of three cars reportedly hit from behind by a semi tractor-trailer driven by Jay L. Valentine of Texas. 

Our previous posts about this wreck include:

Mr. Valentine has not yet been charged in connection with this collision.  However, that may still occur as the Missouri Highway Patrol continue to investigate the wreck.  It is expected that it may be two more weeks before the report is finalized.

For now, our hearts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of Charles Martin and Alana McKnight.