Illinois

Two People Killed in Accident at Hwy 27 in Lee County, IL

Published on: April 6, 2023

Date of Accident
April 5, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

County Highway 27, Amboy, Lee County, IL, U.S.

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at Hwy 27 in Lee County, IL on April 5th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3 p.m. Officers allege a semi-truck traveling northbound collided with a westbound passenger car that did not yield from a stop sign. The collision caused fatal injuries to both occupants of the car. It was not stated if the truck driver was injured. Authorities do not have additional information available at this time.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 27
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car allegedly pulled into the path of and struck a semi-truck at a yield intersection

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