Washington teenager identified as victim in fatal crash in East Peoria

Washington teenager Avery Grazier was identified as the person killed in a single-car accident on Springfield Road in East Peoria, the Tazewell County Coroner's Office announced.

Grazier, 16, was the passenger in a pick-up truck involved in a single-vehicle crash and was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:20 a.m. Monday. The unidentified driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver was also charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated reckless driving.

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An autopsy conducted Monday afternoon shows Grazier died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. This case remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police, East Peoria Police Department and the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office.

Kyle Freeman, Washington Community High School District #309 superintendent, announced that the district has activated its crisis counseling team in the wake of the Washington High School student's death.

"This loss will affect everyone in our school family and in the Washington Community," Freeman said. "Students may have a difficult time dealing with the loss and may react in different ways including sadness, anger, and disbelief. We encourage parents to talk with their child and for students to seek help if needed."

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