Deontay Page Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash in Tazewell County that occurred Friday evening. According to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood, the deceased was 22-year-old Deontay Page, a resident of Peoria.
The crash, which involved two vehicles, was reported to 911 at 6:56 p.m. near the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Bartruff Lane, located about seven miles northeast of Pekin. Emergency responders were informed that one person was trapped inside a vehicle.
Page was transported to OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center for treatment. However, despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was unresponsive upon arrival, had no pulse, and was not breathing. He was officially pronounced dead less than an hour later at 7:46 p.m.
Details about the other driver involved in the crash, including their condition, have not been disclosed. Authorities have also not released any preliminary findings regarding the cause of the collision.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident to determine what led to the tragic crash. No further information is currently available.
Page’s death has left the community mourning as authorities continue their investigation. Law enforcement officials are expected to provide updates as the inquiry progresses.