Springfield man killed in Effingham County crash, coroner says
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM · 1 min read
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield man was identified as the victim of a deadly crash that happened south of Effingham early Wednesday morning. The crash happened on I-57 approximately eight miles south of Effingham. Kim Rhodes, the Effingham County coroner, said Illinois State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes, [...]