COLES COUNTY, Ill. — Tragedy has struck once more in Coles County as a second individual has succumbed to injuries from a severe seven-vehicle collision that occurred last weekend.

On December 13, hazardous winter weather conditions rendered the roads in Central Illinois extremely slippery. In response, Illinois State Police had previously informed WCIA that they were dealing with numerous accidents along I-57, urging drivers to decelerate and avoid the vicinity of exit 203 near Arcola.