By Blake Haas
BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County’s Coroner’s Office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal automobile accident over the weekend.
On Monday, McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder was called to the intersection of 2675 E. 1000 North Rd., in Ellsworth.
According to a news release, a 40-year old male was the vehicle driver. Dr. Yoder announced the male dead at the scene.
Authorities report a passenger was transported to a local hospital.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
The name of the decent is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The incident remains under investigation by the Mclean County Coroner’s Office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Department.
Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].