The Peoria County Coroner released the identity of the man who died after the car he was driving went into a ditch Saturday evening near Glasford. According to Coroner Jamie Harwood, the man was identified as 54-year-old Jeremy Englert of Pekin. Tragically, Englert was pronounced dead at the crash scene just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday, ending a life unexpectedly and leaving the community mourning.

The investigation into Englert’s death revealed that an autopsy showed no clear signs of trauma from the crash. Interestingly, his vehicle also sustained no damage after ending up in the ditch, which adds a layer of mystery to the circumstances surrounding his death. This information suggests that the cause of death may not have been directly related to physical injuries from the accident itself, prompting further investigation into other possible factors.

The incident was initially reported earlier that evening, around 8 p.m. on Sunday. ISP troopers responded promptly to a call for a medical emergency on U.S. Route 24 near Glasford Road. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered a vehicle in a ditch with an unresponsive man inside. Despite efforts to revive him, the man had no pulse and was not breathing when authorities arrived. The scene was quickly secured, and medical personnel continued life-saving measures, but unfortunately, Englert was declared dead at the scene.

Authorities have indicated that a toxicology report is still pending, which will help determine if substances played a role in the incident. At this time, no evidence of drug or alcohol abuse has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. The lack of visible damage to the vehicle and the absence of trauma signs on Englert’s body make this case particularly perplexing, leaving questions about what caused his sudden death.

The community of Pekin and the surrounding areas are mourning the loss of Jeremy Englert, whose sudden passing has shocked many. As investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the crash, friends and family are left to grapple with the tragedy. The authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation.

As more details emerge, the hope is to better understand what caused this unexpected and tragic death. In the meantime, the community extends its sympathies to Englert’s loved ones during this difficult time, remembering him as a person whose life was cut short unexpectedly and whose absence will be deeply felt.