Peoria Crash Involving Five Minors Leaves One Dead, Others Critically Hurt

Overview

• A vehicle carrying five minors collided with another car at Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway in north Peoria, leaving one child dead and others critically injured.
• Police said four of the five were taken to hospitals in critical condition, and one passenger later died from injuries.
• The other driver was not hurt, and both drivers stayed at the scene and are cooperating with investigators.
• Officers have not identified a cause and asked drivers to expect delays near the busy West Valley intersection.
• Police confirmed the youths attend Basis Peoria, and the school community is awaiting updates as the inquiry continues.