Accident News | Effingham County, Ill
A 50-year-old Springfield man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 57 south of Effingham, Illinois, early Wednesday morning. According to the Effingham County Coroner’s Office, the crash occurred on the southbound lanes of I-57, approximately eight miles south of Effingham. The victim, identified as David Vorties, was found trapped and unresponsive inside his vehicle when Illinois State Police arrived at the scene. He was pronounced dead at the location.
Preliminary information indicated that Vorties was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his vehicle while exiting the interstate at the Watson-Mason exit. The vehicle ran off the exit ramp and struck a tree, resulting in fatal injuries.
Illinois State Police, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Rural Med EMS and the Watson Fire Department responded to the scene. The crash remains under investigation by Illinois State Police and the Effingham County Coroner’s Office.
Source: Cedar News
At Phillips Law Offices, we extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of David Vorties during this difficult time. Fatal highway accidents can have devastating consequences for families and communities. Contact an Illinois Car Crash Lawyer at Phillips Law Offices for legal assistance after a serious vehicle accident. Our firm represents individuals and families throughout Illinois, focusing on holding responsible parties accountable and helping injured victims and families pursue the compensation available under state law.
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