A 54-year-old Champaign man is dead after coming into contact with a live power line after crashing his vehicle Sunday night (June 28, 2020). Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup says the preliminary autopsy indicates Andie Jackson died from electrocution.
A power pole was knocked over in the crash in the 1300 block of East Bradley Avenue, and the Coroner says Jackson was struck by a live power line when he exited his vehicle following the crash.
Final autopsy results are pending toxicology tests. The Coroner says an inquest may be held later. The tragedy remains under investigation by the Champaign County Coroner’s Office and Urbana Police.
