The feminine driver who killed three younger ladies and an 18-year-old lady when she crashed into an Illinois after-school camp has been recognized by police — however has nonetheless not been charged with any crimes.
Illinois State Police recognized the motive force Tuesday morning as 44-year-old Marianne Akers, of Chatham. The tragic crash remains to be beneath investigation, and Akers has not been taken into custody, cops mentioned.
Akers allegedly plowed her SUV into the YNOT after-school camp in Chatham, on Monday afternoon, killing 4 — two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old.
Three of these killed had been struck exterior whereas one other was hit inside when the automobile smashed by means of a wall and exited the opposite aspect.
Six different kids had been hospitalized with accidents, together with one who was eliminated by helicopter. One sufferer remained in essential situation Tuesday morning.
Police mentioned toxicology stories are pending “but this does not appear to be a targeted attack.”
Akers was the one individual in her automobile on the time. She didn’t endure any accidents.
“This is an active investigation and no additional information is available at this time.” the company mentioned.
Chatham is about 12 miles south of the state capital, Springfield, in Sangamon County.
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