Vergennes, IL (October 21, 2024) – A tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred in Jackson County on Sunday evening, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The incident took place on Illinois 13/127, north of Illinois 4 near Vergennes, at approximately 6:10 PM.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, three vehicles were traveling south on Illinois 13/127 when one vehicle attempted to pass the others. This maneuver led to a head-on collision with a northbound vehicle. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles, and one vehicle caught fire, specifically in the engine area.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find one individual trapped inside the vehicle that was on fire. Despite the efforts of other motorists who attempted to break the window and rescue the driver, authorities later pronounced the driver dead at the scene. The driver of the northbound vehicle was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
During the incident, the two other southbound vehicles tried to maneuver out of the way, resulting in a minor crash between them; however, those drivers were not injured.
The crash is currently under investigation by the sheriff’s office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit, with assistance from the Jackson County Ambulance.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic accident during this difficult time.
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