Fatal wreck probed
A crash which occurred on Route 24 east of Forrest this week remains under investigation.
Taylor Perring-Bates of Bloomington was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say Perring-Bates was driving a Chevy Cruze when the car collided with a Chrysler minivan west of Livingston County Road 3000 East. The occupants of the van were transported to OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac.
An autopsy was planned, according to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson. Emergency agencies responding to the accident included the coroner's office, State Police, SELCAS ambulance, Livingston County Sheriff's Police and members of the Forrest-Strawn-Wing Fire Protection District.