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Fatal Car Crash in Hancock County

Illinois State Police said Myron Beeler, 68, of Warsaw was pronounced dead at the scene on Warsaw Road. The crash happened shortly after 4:00 a.m. Monday.

State Police said Beeler was a passenger in the car driven by Joseph Krumey, 29, also of Warsaw.

State Police said Krumey lost control of the vehicle on a curve. The car left the road, struck a ditch with a rock ledge, and overturned.

Krumey suffered minor injuries.

He is charged with Reckless Homicide, Aggravated DUI, and Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash.

Rich is TSPR's News Director.