The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Patrol Troop 10 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 are investigating a fatal crash that occurred recently in Saline County.
At approximately 1:58 a.m. on Friday, August 8th, ISP Troopers responded to Illinois Route 34, about one mile west of Harco Road near Galatia. A Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound left the roadway and entered a ditch.
The driver, 21-year-old Jacob C. Ahrens of Ridgway, and passenger, 20-year-old Konner C. Pemberton of Ridgway, were airlifted to a regional hospital with injuries. A second passenger, 20-year-old Mattix T. Sandifer of Ridgway, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ISP Traffic Reconstruction Unit and DCI Special Agents are assisting with the investigation. ISP is working closely with the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office on the potential issuance of charges.
Authorities say the driver, Jacob Ahrens, is the son of Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Paul Ahrens.
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