WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatal Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 78 just south of County Highway 22, Henry County
WHEN: Sept. 8, 2022 at approximately 4:55 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1 – 2020 Silver Ford Utility
Unit 2 – 2009 Silver Ford Escape
DRIVERS: Unit 1 – 21-year-old male from Annawan, IL – Uninjured
Unit 2 – 50-year-old female – Deceased, Pending next of kin notification
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound and Unit 2 was traveling northbound on IL 78 near Henry County Highway 22. Unit 1 entered the northbound lane and struck Unit 2 causing Unit 2 to enter the northbound ditch where it rolled multiple times. The driver of Unit 2 was pronounced deceased on scene.
While responding to the crash above, a Henry County Deputy lost control of the squad car and rolled over several times (IL 78 at Baker School Road). The Henry County Deputy was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further information is available at this time.
CHARGES: Pending Investigation
The public is reminded that all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of the Illinois State Police***
