Hancock County, IL (June 6, 2025) – A fatal crash early Thursday morning led to major traffic disruptions along Illinois Route 336 in Hancock County.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 6:15 a.m. approximately three miles east of West Point. Illinois State Police confirmed that a semi-truck with its front end in a ditch and another vehicle were involved in the fatal incident.

Emergency crews quickly responded, with personnel from West Point and Bowen Fire Departments and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department working the scene. One lane of westbound traffic toward Quincy was shut down, and first responders placed a portable speed bump to help manage traffic flow.

The Hancock County Coroner was also present, confirming at least one fatality. Further details about the victim and the cause of the crash have not yet been released as the investigation continues.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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