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Second victim in I-39 crash still not identified
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TONICA -- Identification of the second LaSalle woman killed in a fiery accident Tuesday on Interstate 39 is still awaiting lab analysis, the LaSalle County coroner’s office said Friday.

Maricela Carreon, 39, and a companion were killed when their Jeep was struck about 8:40 p.m. in the rear by a pickup truck and then pushed into the rear of a semitrailer truck, police said. Officials at Oak State Products in Wenona have said the two women were employees heading to the cookie factory for the late shift.

The Jeep caught fire, and passers-by were unable to reach the women.

Dental records will have to be located to make a positive identification, the coroner’s office said.

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co Worker wrote on Oct 22, 2007 3:32 PM:

" My heart goes out to my co workers and there families that died in this accident.I would also like to praise the hero's that tried to help these ladies.God Bless all of you!!! "

pete wrote on Oct 21, 2007 9:49 PM:

" i am sorry "

mike wrote on Oct 19, 2007 6:29 PM:

" so sorry . rest in peace "

JUST A GUY- wrote on Oct 19, 2007 10:47 AM:

" GREAT JOB MR. LAND - THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU !!!!!! "

To: Tonica wrote on Oct 19, 2007 10:36 AM:

" You don't know that the pickup was going above the speed limit! The Jeep could have slowed because of the lack of visibility and the pickup didn't see them in time to slow down. Don't leap to conclusions, nor hope that tickets were issued and arrests made. You don't know the facts. And, in case you really did just fall off a turnip truck, smoke from fires can obscure visibility well beyond a mile and a half. Ever see footage on forest fires? "

Al Nonamos wrote on Oct 19, 2007 10:19 AM:

" I was also on scene. This was in deed the worst this I've ever seen. I also made an attempt. It hurt me dearly to wittness this. I send my prayers to the families. Al Nonamos Truck Driver.. "

Thank you Mr. Land! wrote on Oct 19, 2007 8:47 AM:

" I don't know anyone involved, and you likely didn't know these people, but it is great to see that there are very good people in this world. God bless you and everyone involved. "

Sympathy wrote on Oct 18, 2007 11:56 PM:

" Everyone is in our hearts and prayers! From the hay fire to the fatalities. Keep close to GOD!!!!!! "

OMG wrote on Oct 18, 2007 10:20 PM:

" omg "

Rest in peace wrote on Oct 18, 2007 6:09 PM:

" Terrible way to die. "

Respect 4 All wrote on Oct 18, 2007 6:00 PM:

" Sympathies to all involved. The victims and their families first and foremost, the truck driver that attempted a very brave rescue, and the young man that rear ended the Jeep. I am sure that the family and the survivors will live with this unfortunate event in their minds for a very very long time. "

Tonica wrote on Oct 18, 2007 12:55 PM:

" This story is not complete. How fast was the pickup going? That pickup had to be doing well above the speed limit. you claim smoke obscured thier vision? The fire was a mile and half away. I sure hope tickets were issued and an arrest was made. "

I am wrote on Oct 17, 2007 8:55 PM:

" deeply saddened by the loss of my co-workers. GOD Bless their souls and their families "

Total bummer~~ wrote on Oct 17, 2007 2:49 PM:

" thoughts to all involved. "

Families: wrote on Oct 17, 2007 12:38 PM:

" May God be with you all... "

How sad~~ wrote on Oct 17, 2007 12:16 PM:

" My sympathies go out to the families of the lost. May God be with each and every one of them. "

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