Kyanna Givens, 17, and Francisco Cortes, 31, killed in collision on Illinois State Route 4 in Chatham, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Sun, 10/16/2022 - 3:58pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 14, 2022

Two people die in car crash near Chatham

The two drivers died at the scene. One was a 17-year-old female from Virden. The other driver was a 31-year-old man from Beardstown.

Victims Of Fatal Crash Identified

Authorities say around 10pm Friday, a northbound vehicle driven by 31-year-old  Francisco Cortes of Beardstown crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. That car was driven by 17-year-old Kyanna Givens of Virden.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Kyanna Givens
Francisco Cortes