Tazewell County, IL – A 62-year-old Mackinaw resident was killed early Wednesday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 9 in rural Tazewell County.
According to the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office, emergency crews were called at 4:31 a.m. Wednesday to the 31000 block of Illinois Route 9, located between Davis Lane and Coil Road, following reports of a serious crash involving one vehicle.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by Tazewell County Coroner Charles R. Hanley. The victim’s identity has not been released, as authorities are still working to notify next of kin.
Officials confirmed the crash occurred in a rural area of Mackinaw, prompting a response from multiple agencies. Assisting at the scene were the Mackinaw Fire Department, Danvers Fire Department, and Tazewell Towing. Portions of Route 9 experienced temporary disruptions while first responders worked and investigators examined the scene.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning, according to the coroner’s office, to help determine the official cause of death.
The crash remains under investigation by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office. No additional details have been released regarding what may have caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, and it is unclear whether weather, speed, or other factors played a role.
Drivers traveling through rural areas of Tazewell County are urged to use caution, particularly during early morning hours when visibility is reduced.
Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office.
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