The crash occurred at the intersection of Manhattan-Monee and Schoolhouse roads. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
MANHATTAN, IL - January 16, 2026
Makenna Maurisak was killed in a crash involving a school bus at the intersection of Manhattan-Monee and Schoolhouse roads in Manhattan, Illinois. The crash occurred on Friday, though the exact time has not been specified in reports. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and no additional injuries have been reported.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 16, 2026, time not specified
- Location: Manhattan-Monee at Schoolhouse roads
- Type of crash: Collision with school bus
- Vehicles involved: School bus
- Fatalities: 1 (Makenna Maurisak)
- Source(s): ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the intersection of Manhattan-Monee and Schoolhouse roads in Manhattan, Illinois. Makenna Maurisak was identified as the driver who was killed in the collision with a school bus. The specific circumstances leading to the crash have not been detailed in the reports available.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the specific agencies involved have not been specified. The crash resulted in the fatality of Makenna Maurisak, and no other injuries have been reported at this time.