Fatal Crash on I-474

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Fatal Crash on I-474

By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Jul 18, 2008 at 10:43 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 18, 2008 at 10:49 PM CST

An accident on I–474 claims the life of a Canton man.
The accident occurred just after 3–30 today.
Jeffrey Reed of Canton was traveling east on 474.
For an unknown reason, Reed's 94 Toyota Camry went off the road and into a ditch, then came back on and Reed's driver side was struck by a semi.
Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll pronounced Reed dead at the scene.
The driver of the semi, Edward Huacuja Jr. from Louisiana, was taken to OSF St. Francis with non–life threatening injuries.

Tuesday, Jul 22 at 5:46 PM Anonymous wrote ...

How can u people be so rude and it's sad that none of ya have anything better to do than to sit around and say cruel things that can affect others.Some the mean things in this world people talk about I just don't understand how people can do that. I pray for u all.

Monday, Jul 21 at 1:54 PM Get real wrote ...

I read this article when it was originally posted, his name was not mentioned in the article. Generally speaking, the police do not release to the media a persons name until after the family is notified. If his name was released go blame the police, not the media.

Sunday, Jul 20 at 8:34 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am so sorry his wife had to see this on the news before she was notified by the Sheriff. May this be a lesson to all of us who are guilty of staring as we pass an accident scene...real people and real emotions are involved and how would we want our loved ones treated in the same type of situation

Sunday, Jul 20 at 2:09 AM unknown wrote ...

Let them do thier job!

Saturday, Jul 19 at 7:48 PM canton redneck wrote ...

typical under educated Canton person that can't spell

Saturday, Jul 19 at 6:55 PM Jen wrote ...

I agree with Jeff.Thats just cold of the media

Saturday, Jul 19 at 6:41 PM BK wrote ...

HIS WIFE HAD TO SEE THIS ON TV BEFORE SHE EVEN KNEW ABOUT IT??? NO EXCUSES IF THAT IS THE CASE.NOTHING COULD MAKE UP FOR THAT...MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS WIFE...

Saturday, Jul 19 at 6:03 AM chuck wrote ...

To jeff Iam sure the wife had been told before it was on the news. Their not the hard hearted.

Friday, Jul 18 at 11:42 PM jeff coulter wrote ...

u should had let his wife find out befor puting it on the news and her seeing it that way you basterds

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