LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ill. – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash and subsequent vehicle fire in Lawrence County as Penny White.

The incident occurred earlier this week when emergency crews responded to a severe crash that resulted in a vehicle being fully engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, responders discovered a deceased individual inside. Following an investigation and positive identification, officials confirmed the victim as Penny White.

Further details surrounding the cause of the crash remain under investigation by local law enforcement and the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office.

Penny White is remembered as a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth, resilience, and the care she extended to others. Her sudden and tragic passing has left family, friends, and neighbors in deep mourning.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the family at a later date.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.