Michael Griffith Identified in Fatal Crash on Illinois Route 32 near La Place – September 18, 2025
In La Place, Illinois, on the morning of September 18, 2025, a collision at the intersection of Illinois Route 32 and U.S. Route 36 resulted in the death of 63-year-old Michael B. Griffith of Mt. Zion. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. when a semi-truck traveling on IL 32 entered the intersection and was struck by another semi driving along U.S. 36. Both drivers were transported to a nearby hospital, where Griffith succumbed to his injuries.
The intersection remained closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene and removed debris. Authorities have not released further details regarding the condition of the other driver or the cause of the collision. Griffith’s death marks another tragic reminder of the dangers present at busy rural intersections and the ongoing need for heightened caution among commercial vehicle operators on Illinois roadways.
