McLean County Coroner ID’s 22-year old in late June fatal crash

Police car
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner’s Office is releasing the identification of a 22-year-old Normal man who died in a car crash in late June.

On June 24, around 1:30 a.m., police said a car drove through two red lights at the Market and Center St intersection.

According to a news release, the car, driven by Jordan Cason, crashed into another vehicle and continued to drive without stopping.

After the crash, office attempted to stop Cason, but officers terminated the traffic stop.

A few minutes later, Cason’s vehicle was found on fire at Locust St. and White Oak Rd after the car crashed into a power pole, causing the lines to come down.

Cason was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other information is being released.

“We are saddened by this traffic accident,” said BPD Chief Jamal Simington. “Our condolences go out to the yet unidentified driver’s family and friends.”

An autopsy report determined Cason died from multiple blunt force injuries.

Toxicology results are pending, and the incident remains under investigation.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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