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16 year old killed in traffic crash

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December 17^th, 2009

16 year old killed in traffic crash

On December 16^th, 2009 at about 7:00 PM the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, Millstadt Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle crash (rollover) with people trapped and the vehicle on fire in the 4900 block of Algonquin Drive in unincorporated Millstadt. Upon their arrival they saw two witnesses who had pulled a front seat passenger from the vehicle because the vehicle was on fire. The subject was transported to Belleville St. Elizabeth’s Hospital then transferred by helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The deceased was identified as:

Christopher Akers

16 years old

Millstadt, IL 62260

The 16 year old driver and 17 year old rear seat passenger were both transported to a local hospital. Deputies were told by them they had crested the top of a hill and saw a deer standing in the roadway, attempted to avoid the deer, lost control of the vehicle and rolled over several times.

Investigators from the Sheriff’s Department are investigating the fatal traffic crash. Initial investigation shows alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

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Captain Steve Johnson

Chief Investigator

Criminal Investigation Section

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department

Vehicle driven into house, deceased person found inside.

On 01-05-08 at 10:50 PM Deputy Chuck Binnion was dispatched to 2404 Antiquity Drive near unincorporated Belleville. A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe had crashed into the residence and a deceased person was found inside the residence. Sheriff’s Investigator Desmond Williams, Inv. Sgt. Dan Stockett, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Technician Mike Lewis and Deputy Coroner Ace Hart all responded to the scene. The following information was discovered during the investigation:

• The female driver of the vehicle was 15 years old and did not possess a valid driver’s license. A 16 year old female was a passenger. Neither was hurt in the crash. The vehicle also crashed into a neighbor’s 1992 Chevrolet Corsica prior to driving into the residence. The juveniles were transported to the Sheriff’s Department, questioned and then released to parents. Parents were not aware the 15 year old had taken the vehicle.
• The female driver will be charged with the following: Driving without a valid driver’s license, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operation of a vehicle without insurance.
• The person found deceased in the residence was:

Ingrid K. Jordan

white female, 58 years old

same address

• Jordan was found deceased on her living room couch. The investigation has shown the traffic crash into her residence did not cause her death. Through the coroner’s office, crime scene and the subsequent autopsy it was determined she had been deceased prior to the crash. The investigation has not shown any foul play with her death.
• Investigator Desmond Williams is handling the investigation (618-277-3505 x5309)