Man killed after two-vehicle crash in Bloomington
Last updated Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
A two-vehicle crash in Bloomington, near Ashley Drive and Beich Road, on Monday, August 7, killed one person.
Bloomington police say officers responded around 10:30 AM to an accident call. Officers requested the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team and the McLean County Coroner’s Office to respond to the scene when they arrived.
McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder confirmed that Ronald W. Bethard, Jr., of Pontiac, suffered multiple blunt injuries after a sports utility vehicle crashed into his postal service vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unclear what caused the crash, she says.
The police department, the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the McLean County Coroner’s Office are all investigating the unfortunate crash.
We extend our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Bethard during this difficult time.
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