Illinois State Police investigate fatal crash in Chatham

CHATHAM, Ill., (KBSI) — UPDATE: The Illinois State Police continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Chatham.

Marianne Akers, 44, of Chatham, has been identified as the driver involved in the crash.

Akers is not currently in custody as authorities work to determine the cause of the crash.

The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Chatham.

At approximately 3:20 p.m. Monday, a vehicle left the road and traveled through a field into the YNOT After School Camp, striking numerous individuals. Four people were killed, including two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old.

Six additional children were taken to hospitals, with one in critical condition. The driver, who was uninjured, was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Toxicology reports are pending.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but authorities say it does not appear to be a targeted attack. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.