One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 39 near El Paso, IL, as reported by the Woodford County Sheriff's Office. Details about the vehicles involved have not been released.
EL PASO, IL - January 29, 2026
A fatal crash occurred on Interstate 39 near El Paso, Illinois, resulting in the death of one individual. The Woodford County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the incident but has not provided specific details regarding the time of the crash or the vehicles involved. The cause of the crash is currently unspecified.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 29, 2026, exact time not specified
- Location: Interstate 39 near El Paso, IL
- Type of crash: Not specified
- Vehicles involved: Not specified
- Fatalities: 1
- Responding agencies: Woodford County Sheriff's Office
- Source(s): Woodford County Sheriff's Office report
Crash Overview
The crash on Interstate 39 near El Paso was reported by the Woodford County Sheriff's Office on January 29, 2026. While the exact time of the incident has not been disclosed, it is confirmed that one person was fatally injured. Details regarding the sequence of events leading to the crash, including the number and type of vehicles involved, have not been released.
Emergency responders from the Woodford County Sheriff's Office attended the scene. However, specific actions taken by the responders or any road closures that may have occurred have not been detailed.
As of now, the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any potential causes or contributing factors.
People Involved
The Woodford County Sheriff's Office has not released the identities or any personal details of those involved in the crash. It is confirmed that there was one fatality, but information regarding additional injuries, if any, has not been provided.