Williamson Co. Crash Report: Solo crash on Cochran Rd near Marion kills teen, injures 3 others

Crash Report – Cochran Rd just south of Marion,

Williamson Co., IL

 

Report ID: 2024 April 29

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Vehicles Involved: 1

Occupants: 4

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes 

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown but likely

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Single vehicle

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A

Narrative

WILLIAMSON CO., IL – One teen died, and three others were seriously hurt Monday in a solo accident in central Williamson County.

The incident happened at 6:38 a.m. on Cochran Road near the city of Marion.

Police say that for unknown reasons, the 16-year-old driver of an eastbound Hyundai Elantra left Cochran Road and crashed into a tree. The driver, who was a student at Johnston High School, died at the scene of the accident.

Medics transported three other teens, including a 13-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 17-year-old, to the hospital with critical injuries.

Authorities say the teens were riding in a stolen vehicle.

A full investigation is underway.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a Williamson County car accident, you might be able to seek compensation through a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. Before you begin the process, the insurance company will likely ask for a copy of the official accident report. Contact a team member today to request a free, zero-obligation copy of your Illinois accident report.   

Note: The sample report provided above draws upon details published by KFVS 12 and should NOT be used as an official Illinois crash report. 

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