Jacqueline Adams Dies in Dieterich Head-On Crash, Effingham County, Illinois – October 19, 2025

On October 19, 2025, a fatal collision occurred near 2300th Street and E. 900th Avenue, approximately one mile south of Dieterich, Illinois. Jacqueline Adams, 63, was operating a van when it was struck head-on by a northbound pickup truck that had crossed the centerline. Adams was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a regional trauma center following the accident.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the crash, including pending toxicology and Illinois State Police traffic reconstruction reports. Authorities note that head-on collisions are frequently the result of driver error, though factors such as distracted driving, poor road design, and speeding are also considered. The family of Jacqueline Adams may pursue a wrongful death claim, seeking damages related to loss of companionship, emotional distress, and other associated hardships.