Illinois

Jay C. Fitzgerald Killed in Accident at US 51 near Heyworth, IL

Published on: June 1, 2022

Date of Accident
May 31, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jay C. Fitzgerald
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 51, Heyworth, IL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 51 near Heyworth, IL on May 31st, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8:40 a.m. According to investigators, a farm tractor was struck by a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances as both traveled northbound. The farm tractor-tractor overturned into a ditch and ejected the driver, identified as 44-year-old Jay C. Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Farm Tractor, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 51
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Farm tractor collided with a semi-truck

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