One person was killed, and several others were injured Monday in a multi-vehicle crash on 1100 West County Road in DeMotte, Jasper County, according to local officials. Emergency crews responded to the rural stretch of roadway, which was blocked off while first responders treated the injured and investigators began combing through the scene. Authorities have not released additional information about the collision or the people involved.
According to ABC7 Chicago, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office confirmed the location and said the road would remain closed during the investigation. The outlet described the incident as developing and reported multiple injuries in addition to the fatality.
Where It Happened
DeMotte is a small town in Keener Township in Jasper County, surrounded by a patchwork of county roads that connect farms and nearby communities. The Town of DeMotte lists local fire and EMS among the first responders that typically assist at rural crash scenes, with local agencies coordinating alongside county deputies when crashes occur on county roads.
Investigation Underway
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office stated that 1100 West County Road would stay closed while deputies and crash investigators worked the scene. Contact information for the sheriff's office is available on the county's official website, and the initial media report was published by ABC7 Chicago.
