Danforth man dies in Iroquois County crash

A 25-year-old Danforth man was killed Saturday in a one-vehicle crash near Sheldon in Iroquois County.

Edward Black was driving a Jeep eastbound on U.S. Route 52. Illinois State Police reported Black went to pass another vehicle at 1800 E, lost control and rolled the Jeep several times. The victim was ejected.

Police said a a 13-month-old boy was properly secured in a car seat. The boy escaped with just minor injuries. The boy was treated at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.
Edward Black was pronounced dead at IMH.

The accident happened just before 2:30 pm.

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