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Chillicothe woman killed in wreck on Route 29 Friday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County Coroner released the name of a driver who was killed in a wreck on Illinois Route 29 Friday, despite the 'heroic efforts' of bystanders.
Raven Jackson, 30, of Chillicothe, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at 8:15 a.m. Friday, June 6th, Coroner Jamie Harwood said in a Facebook post.
'Heroic efforts from bystanders were made in an attempt to provide aid for Jackson, but unfortunately, her injuries were incompatible with life,' Harwood said.
The woman's car was headed north on Route 29 when it collided with the truck at about 6:53 a.m. near Gardner Lane, according to a spokesman for the Illinois State Police.
She suffered severe blunt force injuries from the collisions, she was wearing her seatbelt, he said.
No update was given on the other driver's condition.
Harwood ended the post by giving the definition of a hero, 'A courageous individual who selflessly puts their own life at risk to aid another, exemplifying bravery, self-sacrifice, and moral integrity in the face of danger.'
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