Update: Coroner identifies 3 killed, including husband and wife, in wreck in Peoria County
Three people were killed in a wreck involving three vehicles Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Route 29 and Route 6, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood.
Charles Mundy, 97, of Chillicothe, Victor Snodgrass, 72, of Chillicothe and Norma Snodgrass, 71, of Chillicothe were killed in the crash, according to Harwood. Victor and Norma, riding in an SUV, were husband and wife.
A preliminary investigation and eyewitness reports show that Mundy drove a van through a red light at the intersection of Route 29 and Route 6, leading to a chain reaction accident between a pickup truck and SUV, according to Harwood. All three people died of blunt force trauma injuries.
"Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic incident," Harwood said in the news release.
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A fourth person suffered minor injuries. The crash is being investigated by Illinois State Police.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Update: 3 killed in wreck near Peoria. Coroner identifies deceased
