Morton, IL (October 17, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 74 near Morton just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a pickup truck driver. According to the Illinois State Police, the pickup truck was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-74 for an unknown reason when it collided head-on with a semi-truck.
The impact of the crash caused the pickup truck to catch fire. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where the driver of the pickup truck was declared dead. The driver of the semi-truck sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley reported that the driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at 11:23 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning to determine the cause of death. Coroner Hanley indicated on Facebook that the name of the deceased driver will be released at a later time, pending family notification.
Following the accident, the eastbound lanes of I-74 were closed until 6 a.m. Thursday morning as authorities worked to clear the scene and conduct their investigation. The incident remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
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