For Immediate Release – May 4, 2021
Illinois State Police Investigate Incident in Clark County
Clark County, IL – On May 3, 2021 at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office were advised of a pursuit on Interstate 70 westbound that would soon be entering Illinois. Preliminary reports indicated, a male subject was wanted for a recent attempted homicide that occurred in Indiana and the subject was reported to be armed. At approximately 9:50 p.m., the vehicle sustained a flat tire during the incident and traveled off the roadway at Interstate 70 westbound near milepost 153 in Clark County. After the scene was secured, the male subject was found deceased in his vehicle. No law enforcement officers were reported to be injured. An autopsy is scheduled for later this afternoon.
The Illinois State Police was requested by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. For any further information surrounding the event, please contact the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office.
