Clifton teen killed in traffic accident

A 16-year-old Central High School student was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in Iroquois County.

The un-identified teen was westbound when the pickup truck he was driving left the roadway, hit a culvert and rolled several times. The vehicle then hit several trees, according to Illinois State Police.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Bill Cheatum.

94.1 WGFA