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Driver, victims in Chatham, Illinois crash that killed 3 children, 1 teen ID’d; driver not in custody, state police say

Editorial Board Published April 29, 2025
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The driving force and victims in a crash that killed three kids and one teenager at an after-school program in downstate Chatham, Illinois, has been recognized, Illinois State Police stated.

State police had been known as to YNOT Open air Summer time and After College camp at about 3:20 p.m. Monday when a automobile crashed into the east aspect of the constructing.

The automobile struck a number of folks outdoors the constructing earlier than plowing by it, hitting many inside. It will definitely broke by the alternative aspect of the constructing and got here to a cease.

Tuesday morning, state police recognized the driving force as 44-year-old Marianne Akers of Chatham, Illinois. State police stated she isn’t at the moment in custody as their investigation into the crash continues.

Three ladies – two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old – and an 18-year-old girl had been killed. The Sangamon County coroner recognized them as Ainsley Johnson, 8, of Chatham; Rylee Britton, 18, of Springfield; Kathryn Corley, 7, of Chatham; and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, of Chatham. 

The coroner stated all 4 had been pronounced useless on the scene. An preliminary dying investigation discovered all of them died from accidents sustained within the crash, the coroner stated. 

Six further kids had been injured. Most had been taken to native hospitals by ambulance however one needed to be taken by a life flight helicopter. One sufferer remained in essential situation Tuesday morning.

The kids who died all had been college students on the Ball-Chatham College District. The district stated courses could be held remotely by Thursday, and return to in-person studying on Friday. All athletic contests and extracurricular actions have been cancelled by Thursday.

The varsity district stated additional counselors, social staff, remedy canines, and different assist personnel could be accessible for college students on Friday.

“Our community is heartbroken by the tragic event that claimed the lives of our beloved students yesterday,” Superintendent Dr. Becca Lamon stated in a press release on the district’s Fb web page. “There are no words that can truly express the depth of our sorrow. As we mourn this unimaginable loss, we recognize the pain and grief that many are experiencing. We are all hurting. We understand that yesterday’s tragedy was difficult to comprehend and process. In times like these it is important that we lean on one another for strength and support. Together, we will continue to care for our students, families, and staff who have been personally affected.”

State police stated they don’t imagine the crash was a focused assault.

There’s a rising memorial on the web site of the crash in reminiscence of the victims. Residents of the tight-knit city gathered at a neighborhood ice cream parlor Tuesday to recollect the victims, and there may be additionally a vigil deliberate at evening. 

Gov. JB Pritzker stated he was “horrified and deeply saddened” by the lethal incident. “Our community lost a group of bright and innocent young people with their whole lives ahead of them,” Pritzker wrote in a put up on X. “My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they are experiencing — something that no parent should ever have to endure.”

Pritzker ordered all U.S. and Illinois flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims by Saturday. 

Chatham is about 12 miles south of Springfield in Sangamon County. It isn’t to be confused with the South Facet Chicago neighborhood of Chatham.

Illinois State Police didn’t launch any additional particulars Tuesday morning, or say whether or not any prices in opposition to Akers had been pending. State police stated she was not injured and was taken to a neighborhood hospital for analysis. Toxicology reviews are pending, state police stated Tuesday morning.

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Sara Tenenbaum

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