Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On May 4, 2022 at 8:50 am, the Effingham County Coroner’s Office was notified by HSHS St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham, Illinois of a death in the emergency room. The Coroner’s office responded and found an unidentified white male deceased in the emergency room. The male did not have any identification on his person. Initial reports indicated the male was involved in a car crash in Farina, Illinois (Fayette County) and was transported to HSHS St. Anthony Hospital by Farina EMS.
With the assistance of Farina Police Department and the Fayette County Coroner’s office it was later determined the identity of the individual was, Patrick Lawless, age 46. He was from Sparta, Illinois but recently had been living with various friends in the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed Patrick Lawless did not suffer any injuries in the minor car crash which would have resulted in his death. After the crash he walked a short distance to a friend’s house. He later collapsed and his friend called 911.
Patrick Lawless family was contacted in the metro-east area and provided crucial medical and background information to assist in the death investigation.
Medical records were requested from his primary doctor. Toxicology samples and x-rays were obtained by the Coroner’s office. Toxicology results are expected in about 2-3 weeks.
The incident remains under investigation by the Farina Police Department, Fayette County Coroner’s office and the Effingham County Coroner’s office.
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