Four Children K*lled When Car Slams Into After-School Program In Chatham, Illinois

Four Children K*lled When Car Slams Into After-School Program In Chatham, Illinois

Four children, ages 4 to 18, were tragically k*lled Monday afternoon (Apr. 28) when a car crashed into a building used by the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois.

The vehicle, driven by 44-year-old Marianne Akers, struck the east side of the building, hitting several kids outside and one inside before exiting through the west wall.

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the de@ths, and state police continue to investigate, noting that it “does not appear to be a targeted attack.” Akers was hospitalized but uninjured, with toxicology tests still pending.

 

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Governor JB Pritzker shared his condolences, stating,

“Our community lost a group of bright and innocent young people with their whole lives ahead of them. Parents said goodbye to their kids this morning, not knowing it would be the last time.”

Our thoughts are with the families and the Chatham community during this difficult time. 

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