Victim Of Train-Bicycle Collision Identified
The Sangamon County coroner has identified the woman who was killed when her bicycle was struck by an Amtrak train in Springfield. 34-year-old Jessica Lee Thompson died of blunt force injuries from the collision at 6th
New Berlin Teen Dies Of Injuries From Car Crash
A New Berlin teenager is dead after a car crash Friday in Morgan County. 16-year-old Kelly Peters was transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where she died Saturday of her injuries. Peters was driving on the Franklin-Alexander
Report: Driver Had Been Stopped By Police Shortly Before Fatal I-55 Crash
The Auburn man who is now facing charges in a fatal crash on Interstate 55 last week had been stopped by police shortly before the deadly collision, but left the scene in defiance of the officer’s instructions.
Man Involved In January 6th Attack Now Charged In Deadly I-55 Crash
A man who was already awaiting sentencing for his actions during the January 6th U.S. Capitol insurrection is now in even bigger trouble… charged in last week’s deadly crash on Interstate 55 that took the life of
Victims Of Fatal Crash Identified
Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash Friday night on Route 4 just south of Chatham. Authorities say around 10pm Friday, a northbound vehicle driven by 31-year-old Francisco Cortes of Beardstown crossed the center line
Two Dead In Crash Late Friday South Of Chatham
Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash late Friday night on Route 4 just south of Chatham. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon says both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. One was a 17-year-old
Car-Pedestrian Accident Victim Identified
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the pedestrian who was killed when he was struck by a vehicle Friday night. 69-year-old Gordon Matthews was hit Friday night near Route 29 and Tuxhorn Road. He was
Victim Of Fatal Crash Identified
The Sangamon County coroner has identified the victim of a fatal Friday morning crash in Springfield. Coroner Jim Allmon says 30-year-old Elyse Davis of Springfield died of multiple blunt force injuries sustained in that crash. Davis
Man Dies After Motorized Wheelchair Struck By Car
The Sangamon County coroner has confirmed the death of a man who was struck by a car while in a motorized wheelchair last week in Springfield. Coroner Jim Allmon says the incident happened last Wednesday night
Coroner Identifies Victims Of Separate Fatal Weekend Crashes
The Sangamon County Coroner has released the names of two women killed in separate single-vehicle crashes over the weekend. 68-year-old Mary Howland of Springfield died Saturday night after her car went off the road near 11th