Jacksonville Man Killed in Semi Tractor-Trailer Crash

By Jeremy Coumbes on November 2, 2019 at 7:56am

A Jacksonville man lost his life in a semi tractor-trailer crash, authorities said.

WAND TV is reporting that according to Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup, 38-year-old Kenny W. Hill lost his life in the crash. It happened at about noon Friday on I-74 eastbound near mile marker 186.

Hill was pronounced dead at 1:01 p.m. while in Carle Foundation Hospital’s care. 

An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday and an inquest may happen at a later date. 

The Champaign County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police District 10 are investigating.