Home / Disasters and Accidents / Fatal Illinois Crash Kills 4-Year-Old Girl
Fatal Illinois Crash Kills 4-Year-Old Girl
2 Aug
Summary
- A 4-year-old girl was among three fatalities in a crash.
- The head-on collision involved four vehicles on Illinois Route 71.
- All victims were residents of Des Moines, Iowa.
A devastating head-on collision on Illinois Route 71 near Millbrook claimed the lives of three people, including a 4-year-old girl. The incident occurred Friday night around 9:15 p.m. when a driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles, leading to the catastrophic crash.
The collision ultimately involved four vehicles. Emergency services transported five individuals to nearby hospitals, but three of them later died. The Kendall County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Amy Lee Whitter, 38, James Witter, 65, and the 4-year-old girl, all residents of Des Moines, Iowa.
Illinois State Police reported that the roadway was closed from the time of the crash until 5:03 a.m. on Saturday as authorities investigated the scene. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately available.
