An Odin teen was killed and another injured in an accident that occurred south of Sandoval at 4:36pm on Tuesday.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, a 17 year old and a 16 year old teen, both of Odin, were traveling westbound on Cemetery Road, just west of Norton Road, south of Sandoval. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree head on. The Sandoval Fire Department and Ambulance responded to the accident. The 16 year old was taken to St Mary’s Hospital in Centralia to await Air Evac. The 17 year old was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.
The crash is under investigation by the Illinois State Police.