Princeton, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating a death following a pursuit that ended at the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on Interstate 80 in Bureau County.
According to ISP, the incident occurred around 9:51 p.m. on December 10, 2025, when troopers, along with local law enforcement partners, located a suspect vehicle connected to a homicide in Rock County, Wisconsin. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver allegedly fled, leading to a pursuit that concluded at the rest area along I-80 westbound.
When officers approached the vehicle, they found the driver — the sole occupant — deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. No officers were injured during the incident.
The Illinois State Police will continue to conduct a thorough investigation in coordination with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office. Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing, and no additional details have been released.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact ISP District 2 or local law enforcement.
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