Homer Glen Woman, 21, ID’d As Driver Killed In Fiery New Lenox Crash: Coroner

NEW LENOX, IL — A woman killed in a fiery crash in New Lenox Wednesday has been identified, the Will County Coroner's Office said Friday.

Madison Keasling, 21, died after she was ejected from her vehicle following a crash Wednesday night near Silver Cross Hospital.

Police were called Wednesday around 7:30 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash at Route 6 and Cedar Crossings Boulevard. One vehicle involved rolled over and ignited, police said. The driver was ejected and died from their injuries. She has since been identified as Keasling, of Homer Glen.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to Silver Cross Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

There were no passengers in either vehicle, police said.

The intersection and surrounding area were closed until approximately 4 a.m. Thursday. A multi-jurisdictional team is working collaboratively to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, New Lenox Police Chief Micah Nuesse said.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available and appropriate.