Teutopolis is grieving the loss of one of their own. 16-year-old John Breer died in a car crash yesterday. According to authorities, John’s vehicle went off 875th Road, about a mile east of Route 45, and into Salt Creek. The Effingham County Dive Team pulled John from the wreckage, but despite efforts to save him, Breer was pronounced dead at 6:05 at the hospital. Investigators with the Illinois State Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit are working to piece together what led to the crash.
Friends of the family are collecting money for memorials for the Breer family. If you would like to donate, you can do so via Venmo @Rachael-Pennington-2, or @Lisa-Bushue. Donations may also be dropped off at the Teutopolis High School office.
