Holly's Urgent Help After Frank's Sudden and Tragic Death

Frank Baucom was a long-haul truck driver who was killed on I-64 East near Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on Friday, March 28, 2025. Frank "became trapped in his rig and was extricated by firefighters from Ashley before being pronounced dead at the scene." No other injuries were reported for two other drivers involved. A Hazmat team assisted for 12 hours at the scene as the semi was transporting approximately 200 batteries.

Frank's wife, Holly, survives him in Lexington, South Carolina. Holly, who recently suffered two strokes and has other major health concerns, is unable to work. Frank was the single provider. Frank's mother also died in December 2024, and Holly had been trying to care for her. Holly is in urgent need of help with utilities and food and medical costs not covered. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.