Rider killed in a Tazewell County motorcycle crash
Last updated Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
A Tazewell County motorcycle crash Sunday, July 30, killed the rider. The accident involving a motorcycle and an unidentified vehicle occurred at the intersection of Washington Road and East Jefferson Street around 1:30 pm.
According to Tazewell County Coroner Charles R. Hanley, Donald Butterfield, of rural Tremont, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering multiple blunt force injuries.
Investigators from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, and Tazewell County Coroner’s Office are still working on this case. A more detailed announcement will follow soon.
Our hearts go out to the Butterfield family during this difficult time.
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Tazewell County motorcycle crash left a tragic legacy
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