Morgan County, IL – Authorities in central Illinois have identified the victim of a deadly single-vehicle rollover crash in Morgan County as 15-year-old Adelisa “Addy” Rose Johnson, following a collision that left three other people injured.
The crash happened Friday evening near a rural intersection, and officials said the teen was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police and the Morgan County Coroner’s Office, with limited additional details released as of Saturday.
Incident Overview
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, according to officials. Investigators said it involved a single vehicle that left the roadway and rolled over, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
The Morgan County Coroner’s Office confirmed Saturday morning that the person killed was Adelisa “Addy” Rose Johnson, 15, a backseat passenger in the vehicle.
Three other occupants were reported injured, though officials said there were no current updates on their medical conditions.
Timeline of Events
Officials said the crash occurred around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Mt. Zion Road and Gravel Springs Road in Morgan County.
The vehicle was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway for reasons that have not yet been disclosed. Authorities reported the vehicle then rolled over.
During the rollover, the backseat passenger was ejected from the vehicle. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
By early Saturday morning, the coroner’s office publicly confirmed the crash details and noted that the investigation was ongoing.
Details From Officials
In a Saturday Facebook post, the Morgan County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Adelisa “Addy” Rose Johnson, confirming she was the teen killed in the crash.
Authorities said the victim was ejected from the vehicle during the rollover and died at the scene. No information has been released regarding seatbelt use, the cause of the vehicle leaving the roadway, or whether speed, weather, road conditions, or impairment may have been contributing factors.
Officials also did not provide the ages or identities of the other three occupants, nor did they indicate whether they were transported by ambulance or airlifted for treatment.
Autopsy and Investigation Status
An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday, according to the coroner’s office.
The crash remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police and the Morgan County Coroner, and officials said more information may be released as it becomes available.
At this time, authorities have not announced whether any citations or charges could be filed, which is common early in crash investigations as evidence is gathered, witness statements are reviewed, and the vehicle’s movements are reconstructed.
