Tazewell County identifies a Normal woman who died in an I-74 crash Friday morning

Posted on June 3, 2024
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)

By WJBC Staff

TAZEWELL COUNTY – A 32-year-old woman from Normal is the victim of a Tazewell County crash last Friday morning.

Lauren Martin, formerly of Clinton, was the driver of an SUV involved in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 74.

Lauren Martin, 32, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Calvert Funeral Home)

According to a news release, Martin was headed west on the interstate and, for some reason, crossed over the median, went into the eastbound lanes, and collided with a semi head-on.

The collision occurred near the Pinecrest exit.

Martin was part owner of Dairy Queen and Monical’s Pizza in Clinton.

Preliminary autopsy results indicate Martin died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained during the accident.

The crash remains under investigation by Illinois State Police and the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office.

WJBC Staff can be reached at [email protected].

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