Victims Identified in Fatal I-55 Crash Near Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Jennifer Damm, 37, and her 8-year-old daughter Kendyn were killed in a crash on Interstate 55 on Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred around 8:45 a.m. in the southbound lanes near the I-72 split when their vehicle collided with a semi. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, with autopsy results confirming blunt force trauma as the cause of death.
Kendyn Damm was a student at North Mac Intermediate School, which announced support services for students in light of the tragedy. “We share news of a tragedy… Kendyn will be remembered as a very happy student,” the district stated on social media.
Authorities are investigating the incident. No additional details regarding the truck driver or vehicle conditions have been confirmed. Emergency responders and towing services were on the scene to manage lane closures and assist with the investigation.