Dakota Morrison's funeral

Cristian Ramirez is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Eugene Morrison.

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He was a very well loved brother and we all look forward to seeing him in Valhalla. Please donate what you can to help his family.

Will update with funeral dates and info as we learn more. (Last updated: 04/23/2022 1945hrs)

111 W Main St, Sparta, IL 62286

Visitation Tuesday 04/26/2022

1700-2000 hrs

Funeral

Wednesday

04/27/2022

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Illinois State Police FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by the Illinois State Police District 13

WHAT: Two-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE: Broadway Street at James Street, Steeleville, IL, Randolph County

WHEN: April 22, 2022 at approximately 1:00 p.m.

VEHICLES: Vehicle 1 - 2022 Silver Chevrolet Silverado

Vehicle 2 - 2013 Black Harley Davidson Motorcycle

DRIVERS: Vehicle 1 - Nicholas T. Cook, 34-year-old male of Du Quoin, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Vehicle 2 - Dakota Morrison, a 26-year-old male from Chester, IL – Deceased

PASSENGER: Vehicle 2 - Diane M. Gilmer, a 31-year-old female from Steeleville, IL - Deceased

PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Vehicle 1 was traveling eastbound on Broadway Street near James Street in Steeleville, IL. Vehicle 2 was at the stop sign on James Street, at the intersection with Broadway Street. For an unknown reason, Vehicle 1 crossed the westbound lane and struck vehicle 2 on James Street. Cook (driver of vehicle 1) was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Morrison (driver of vehicle 2) was pronounced deceased on scene. Gilmer (passenger of vehicle 2) was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The roadway was shut down for approximately three hours for the investigation. No further information will be disseminated.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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