Jeffrey Flaugher II Obituary, Death – A Bloomington man tragically lost his life early Saturday morning after a vehicle accident in a farm field near Tremont. The deceased has been identified as 41-year-old Jeffrey Flaugher II, who was pronounced dead at 4:35 a.m. following the crash.
The incident occurred when Flaugher’s vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with a field located in the 21000 block of Townline Road, southwest of Tremont. Authorities were first alerted to the situation around 3:47 a.m. when they received reports of a single-vehicle accident in the area. Upon their arrival, they discovered Flaugher’s vehicle and confirmed that he was the sole occupant at the time of the crash.
An autopsy was performed on Monday by the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Charles Hanley reported that Flaugher’s death resulted from multiple blunt force injuries sustained during the accident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, with both the coroner’s office and the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office actively looking into the matter. The Tremont Fire Department and Tremont Rescue also provided assistance to law enforcement and the coroner at the scene of the incident.
As authorities continue their investigation, details regarding the exact cause of the crash are still being gathered. The community mourns the loss of Flaugher, and updates on the investigation will be released as they become available.