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7 days ago
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8-Year-Old Dies Following After-School Camp Crash That Took Place Over a Month Ago, Becoming 5th Victim to Die
The Sangamon County coroner confirmed that Bradley Lund, 8, was pronounced dead on June 2 The April 28 crash previously claimed the lives of four people Officials previously identified the other the other victims who died as Kathryn Corley, 7; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and 18-year-old Rylee BrittonAuthorities confirmed that a fifth child has died over a month after a vehicle crashed into an Illinois after-school camp. In a Tuesday, June 3, statement, Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed that Bradley Lund, 8, of Springfield, was pronounced dead on the morning of Monday, June 2. At the time, Bradley was an inpatient at HSHS St. John's Hospital 'where he was admitted after sustaining multiple blunt force injuries in a motor vehicle vs pedestrian incident at a daycare center in Chatham, on April 28, 2025.' The coroner's office said that Bradley's death continues to be under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Illinois State Police. The deadly crash took place on April 28 just after 3 p.m. at the YNOT (Youth Needing Other Things) Outdoors Summer Camp. According to authorities, the victims were between 4 to 18 years old. The ISP previously identified the driver as Marianne Akers, 44, of Chatham. Authorities said Akers' car left the road for reasons unknown and traveled through a field and into the east side of the YNOT After School Camp, traveling through the building and hitting many people before exiting the other side. The Sangamon County Coroner's Office previously identified the victims who died in the wreck as Kathryn Corley, 7; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and 18-year-old Rylee Britton. All four were pronounced dead at the scene. "Postmortem procedures done today indicate that they all died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the incident," the coroner's office said. In addition to the fatalities, six other children were taken to area hospitals, state police said in a previous statement. The department noted that the crash did not "appear to be a targeted attack.' Akers, the sole driver and occupant of the car, was uninjured and taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Akers' lawyer previously said that she had a seizure and had no memory of the incident. Speaking with Fox affiliate WRSP, Scott Hanken said that Akers has seen a neurologist and granted the ISP permission to view her medical records. 'We have met numerous times with law enforcement,' Hanken said. 'She has provided them with everything they've needed. She immediately provided them with her phone. The Illinois State Police did a forensic download of her phone, and we've clarified any issues that they may have had with that.' Hanken did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. WRSP reported that five of the injured children were released from the hospital and no criminal charges have been filed against Akers so far. Read the original article on People
CBS News
01-05-2025
- CBS News
State police give update on Chatham, Illinois crash that killed 4 at after-school program
Illinois State Police will give an update on a crash in downstate Chatham, Illinois, that killed three children and one teenager at an after-school program earlier this week. Police did not offer any details about what the update would contain. Charges have not yet been filed in the crash. Troopers were called to YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp Monday around 3:20 p.m. when a car plowed into the east side of the building, striking several people outside before driving through it and striking many inside. It eventually broke through the opposite side of the building and came to a stop. Four girls were killed: Ainsley Johnson, 8, of Chatham; Kathryn Corley, 7, of Chatham; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, of Chatham; and Riley Britton, 18, of Springfield. The driver was identified as 44-year-old Marianne Akers of Chatham, who is a former employee of the Illinois State Police and of the local high school. She was not in custody as of Thursday morning, and police have not said if charges are pending. Akers now works as an office assistant at the Illinois Department of Transportation. Six additional children were injured, and one remained in critical condition as of Tuesday. Officials have not yet given an update on their recovery. Illinois State Police are expected to give their update at 1:30 p.m. Please note: The above video is from a previous report
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Group of 7-Year-Olds and Teen Killed When Driver Accidentally Crashes Into After-School Camp: Authorities
The four victims killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school camp have been identified by authorities who say they do not believe the incident was intentional. The Sangamon County Coroner's Office said in a statement that the victims who died in the Monday, April 28, wreck in Chatham were Kathryn Corley, 7; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and 18-year-old Rylee Britton. All four were pronounced dead at the scene. "Postmortem procedures done today indicate that they all died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the incident," the coroner's office said. The deaths remain under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner, the Illinois State Police and the Chatham Police Department. The Illinois State Police said that the driver, Marianne Akers, 44, of Chatham, is not in custody at this time. Related: 9 People Killed After Man Drives Car 'Through a Crowd' at Vancouver Street Festival: 'Tragic Incident' According to authorities, Akers' car left the road for reasons unknown and traveled through a field and into the east side of the YNOT After School Camp on Breckenridge Road. The car traveled through the building, hitting many people before exiting the other side, the agency added. Along with the fatalities, another six children were taken to area hospitals and one remains in critical condition, state police said. The department noted that the crash did not "appear to be a targeted attack.' Akers, the sole driver and occupant of the car, was uninjured and taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Related: 3 Mass. High School Seniors Die, Another Left in Critical Condition After Car Crash During Spring Break "ISP offers its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and Chatham community during this difficult time,' the department said. PEOPLE reached out to YNOT on Tuesday, April 29, for comment. On the homepage of its website, the organization wrote: 'Please keep the families of Chatham YNOT and our staff in your prayers. We could sure use them.' Responding to the tragedy, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement posted on X Monday, 'My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham. As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Pritzker asked those in Chatham to lean on one another for support during this time, writing, 'Let's wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation.' Read the original article on People
