Madison Keasling, a 21-year-old woman from Homer Glen, Illinois, died following a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 6 and Cedar Crossing in New Lenox on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.
Coroner Laurie H. Summers reported that Keasling was pronounced deceased at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Her death followed the crash, which is being investigated by the New Lenox Police Department.
The incident has brought sadness as details surrounding the fatal collision continue to emerge. Keasling was 21 years old and lived in Homer Glen, a community in Will County, Illinois.
Investigation Into the Fatal Crash
Authorities are working to establish the circumstances that led to the collision at Route 6 and Cedar Crossing. The New Lenox Police Department is investigating the crash, while the Will County Coroner’s Office is completing the procedures required to determine the official cause and manner of death.
An autopsy was performed on Thursday, October 15, 2026. According to the coroner’s statement, the final determination will follow the review of autopsy findings, police investigative reports and toxicological results.
Officials have not provided further details about the vehicles involved, the events leading up to the crash or whether other people were injured. The cause of the collision has not been established in the information released.
Remembering Madison Keasling
As the investigation continues, family members and friends may be seeking answers following the sudden loss of a young woman. Additional information about Keasling’s personal life, family, and memorial arrangements was not included in the official statement.
