Thanksgiving Day Tragedy Kills Father And Son: Grundy Coroner

MORRIS ? Grundy County Coroner John Callahan announced that his agency along with LaSalle County Sheriff's Department are investigating a Thanksgiving Day traffic crash that ended the lives of a father and son from Pontiac.

The crash occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. in rural LaSalle County, between Seneca and Pontiac.

Preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle driven by Daniel W. Wilson, 57, was northbound on Illinois 170 along with his passenger, son Drew C. Wilson, age 24.

As their vehicle approached the intersection of N. 19th Road, a westbound vehicle entered the intersection, striking the Wilson vehicle. Both vehicles traveled across the intersection and came to a rest in the northwest corner of the intersection, officials said.

The Wilson men were taken to Morris Hospital, where they both were pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.