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Mokena man identified as pedestrian who died near Rutland School, outside of Ottawa

Sheriff’s office, coroner’s office investigating the incident

October 27, 2023 at 5:57 am CDT

La Salle County Sheriff's Office — A 41-year-old Mokena man and pedestrian died Monday after an incident involving a pickup truck in the area of Route 71 and North 32nd Road, near Rutland School, outside of Ottawa. (Photo provided)

A 41-year-old Mokena man and pedestrian died Monday after an incident involving a pickup truck in the area of Route 71 and North 32nd Road, near Rutland School, outside of Ottawa.

Daniel M. Keigher was identified as the pedestrian who died, the La Salle County Coroner’s Office said Wednesday. A forensic autopsy was conducted Monday with results pending.

The coroner’s office, sheriff’s office and Illinois State Police Accident Reconstructionist are investigating the incident. The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office has not released further information on what occurred.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.