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Brett H. Lerner, 21, dies in two-vehicle collision on Route 47 near Fisher, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Sat, 10/24/2015 - 11:47am
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 23, 2015

Buffalo Grove man dies in downtstate crash

A 21-year-old University of Illinois student from Buffalo Grove was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash downstate. Brett H. Lerner died as a result of injuries he sustained in the crash, which happened on Route 47 north of the town of Fisher. Lerner was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:30 p.m., according to the Champaign County coroner. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday at the coroner's office, and an inquest might be held at a later date, officials said. The death is being investigated by the coroner's office and the Illinois State Police.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Brett H. Lerner
Roadway: 
Route 47
City: 
Fisher, IL
County: 
Champaign County, IL
Area: 
Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL

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