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Illinois SUV Crash That Killed 4 Children May Involve Medical Emergency, Investigation Ongoing

Police confirm the driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol as evidence of a potential medical episode remains inconclusive.

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Damage is visible at the scene after a car barreled through a building used for an after-school camp Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Chatham, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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Overview

  • An SUV driven by a 44-year-old woman crashed through the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, killing four children and injuring six others on April 28.
  • The victims were identified as Rylee Britton, 18; Ainsley Johnson, 8; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; and Kathryn Corley, 7, with six other children hospitalized, including one in critical condition.
  • Illinois State Police announced toxicology reports showed the driver had no alcohol or drugs in her system and is not currently in custody.
  • Investigators are exploring the possibility that the driver suffered a medical emergency, though evidence remains inconclusive at this stage.
  • All findings will be submitted to the Sangamon County State’s Attorney to determine whether charges will be filed as the investigation continues.