Alexis, IL – Two people were killed this afternoon in a single-vehicle crash south of Alexis, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The wreck, which occurred around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, happened approximately 1.5 miles south of town on 120th Street in rural Warren County.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle left the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Warren County Coroner. No additional passengers or vehicles were involved.
Officials said the names of the victims will be withheld until family members are notified. Deputies remained on scene for several hours while conducting measurements and reviewing the crash site. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Warren County Coroner’s Office are jointly handling the investigation.
Agencies assisting at the scene included the Alexis Fire Department and Alexis Ambulance Service, which provided emergency response and secured the crash area during the investigation. Authorities did not immediately indicate whether road conditions, mechanical issues, or other factors may have contributed to the crash.
Residents in rural Warren County reported seeing emergency vehicles responding shortly after the initial 911 call. The section of 120th Street where the accident occurred is a two-lane rural roadway frequently used by commuters traveling between Alexis and surrounding townships.
Officials say updates will be released once next of kin have been contacted and preliminary findings are complete. Drivers in the area are encouraged to use caution on rural roads as the investigation continues.
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