Ashkum woman killed in Iroquois County crash

A 2-vehicle collision near the Iroquois-Livingston County line Tuesday afternoon killed a rural Ashkum woman.  20-year-old Faith Billerbeck was identified by Iroquois County Coroner Bill Cheatum.  The young woman was pronounced dead at the scene at about 5 pm.   The victim was driving a Jeep Utility Vehicle northbound when she stopped at the intersection of Illinois Rioute 116.  She then pulled into the path of an eastbound semi in her attempt to head west on 116.

Illinois State Police and the Coroner are investigating.  Cullom Fire and Riverside Ambulance assisted at the scene.   

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