KICKAPOO, Ill. – The Peoria County Coroner says both people who died as a result of an accident near Kickapoo Friday night died instantly and from severe multiple blunt force trauma injuries.
Coroner Jamie Harwood identifies the victims as Pamela Spencer, 76, of Edelstein and Chester Lien, 67, of Macomb.
Peoria County Sheriffs Deputies say Spencer was trying to pass another vehicle Friday night on U.S. 150 when her vehicle collided with Lien’s.
Toxicology results are pending, and Harwood says both drivers were wearing seat belts.
The portion of highway where the accident occurred was closed for several hours Friday night as a result of the crash.
