THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM THE CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE
Champaign County Coroner, Duane Northrup is releasing the name of a Royal, Illinois child who has died from injuries
sustained in a pedestrian versus train incident near 101 N. Railroad St. in Royal, Illinois on September 8, 2023.
Easton D. Wilsey, age 9, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:37AM on September 8, 2023 from traumatic injuries he received
when he collided with a train while attempting to cross the railroad tracks on his bicycle.
No autopsy will be performed however, an inquest may be held on a later date. This death is being investigated by the Champaign Coroner’s
Office and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.
News story here.
