William Shane Peterson, age 41, of Kenney, IL was pronouced dead at 10 PM on December 14, 2018. The scene of a single vechile crash on Washington Street Road near Lakefork Lane, West of Moroa, IL in rural Macon County. The vehicle that Mr. Peterson was in west-bound when it left the roadway striking a cluvert and a utitlity pole before rolling then bursting into flame. It was apparent that Mr. Peterson suffered severe head and chest trauma prior to the fire involvement. Another occupant of the vehicle was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

An inquest is pending into Mr. Peterson's death. Routine toxicology samples were drawn for testing. The Macon County Sheriff's office is investigating this crash.