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Fifth Child Dies in Illinois After-School Camp Crash

Prosecutors in Sangamon County are finalizing a thorough review of whether a health emergency caused the April 28 crash

FILE - Flowers and ribbons decorate a picture of 18-year-old Rylee Britton, one of four people, including three young children, killed when a car barreled through a building used for an after-school camp, April 29, 2025, in Chatham, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
FILE - Damage is visible at the scene after a car barreled through a building used for an after-school camp, April 29, 2025, in Chatham, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
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Overview

  • An 8-year-old Springfield boy, Bradley Lund, succumbed to injuries on June 2 from the vehicle that struck the YNOT After School Camp building, bringing the death toll to five
  • Other victims include 8-year-old Ainsley Johnson, 7-year-olds Kathryn Corely and Alma Buhnerkempe of Chatham and 18-year-old Rylee Britton of Springfield
  • Illinois State Police say the car veered off the road, crossed a field, smashed through the camp structure and exited the opposite side
  • The 44-year-old driver was unharmed and remains free as investigators examine a possible medical emergency rather than criminal intent
  • Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered flags at half-staff and local leaders have organized vigils and counseling to support the Chatham community