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Dunlap teen killed in one car crash

19 year-old was traveling alone

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Jun 13, 2009 at 1:14 PM CST

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2009 at 11:54 AM CST

A single–vehicle crash early Saturday morning has left a Dunlap teenager dead.

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19 year–old Nathan Scheeler was driving west on Dickison Cemetery Road near Route 91 around 3 a–m when his Ford Escape left the road and hit a tree.
Scheeler was pronounced dead at the scene. He was carrying no passengers.

The Peoria County Sheriff's Department is investigating the accident.

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Monday, Jun 29 at 1:51 PM anonymous wrote ...

im sorry but you all are heartless, this is horrible what some of you are saying. nathan scheeler was loved. i have not met one person that said he doesnt love him. rip man. i love you.

Thursday, Jun 25 at 11:41 AM Figures... wrote ...

He was drunk AND high. Good thing he didn't take out anyone else. http://www.pjstar.com/homepage/x931205629/Coroner-Driver-in-fatal-crash-had-marijuana-alcohol-in-system#comments

Thursday, Jun 18 at 7:12 PM <3 wrote ...

Love you and miss you so much, Scheela!

Wednesday, Jun 17 at 10:37 PM know one knows wrote ...

i hate to jump in on thing but i know a lot of people that was there with that fire dept that got called that night. know one knows what really happen they only one who knows is him and god. the other thing the corner hasnt sent the report out say if he was driking or not. so if you wasnt the last person to see him then you dont need to say anything about drinking and driving!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, Jun 17 at 6:08 PM After Midnight wrote ...

Nothing good happens after Midnight. Nothing.

Wednesday, Jun 17 at 4:17 PM just stop wrote ...

why don't you grow up are you heartless you didn't know the kid he was the most amazing guy i have ever met in my life i will never meet another guy like nathan scheeler no one deserves this.this heart break we have all felt not one of us should have to watch someone our age get put in the ground its not like he was just some guy he was the guy always made you happy and smile i miss him more and more each day we all love him!i pray for his parents brother n sister everyday!see ya soon RIP Nate

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 7:46 PM the right opinion wrote ...

my opinion is that "my opinion" is a jag off!

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 6:53 PM Lindsey Lane wrote ...

Nate, you were a really great guy. I am definately going to miss you! I am so glad that i met you. And working with you at Red Carpet was fun! Well you are in a better place now! Love ya. R.I.P Nate!

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 4:01 PM possible wrote ...

Looking at the video the skid marks vere to the left. I have heard he was driving a ford that should have antilock breaks. with that said ABS doesnt make your car swerve it keeps it straight so maybe he was sweveing to miss a deer and it had nothing to do with achohol. jsut a thought. my prayers are with him and his family.

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 3:14 PM anynomus wrote ...

im so sorry for your loss .. that is the worst for a parent to have to lose their own child.. your in my prayers

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 1:00 PM mother of teens wrote ...

why would anyone say the horrible things they have said. this was a young man in the prime of his life. he may have made a mistake but that is all it was. a life has ended and that is a terrible tragedy no mateer what. god bless this young man and his family at this time of sorrow. and to his friends remember him and learn from the tragedy. if he was drinking that doesnt matter god called an agel home and that is the reason he is not here now

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 6:25 AM Adam RIvas wrote ...

ps...NO ONE DESERVES THIS NO MATTER WHAT..

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 6:15 AM Adam Rivas wrote ...

For all you who are assuming things about Nate drinking and driving..why dont you stop assuming sh*t and read the paper today. It says drugs or alcohol played NO PART IN HIS WRECK!! So I believe that if you are one of the stupid people that put stuff like he deserved it cause he was drinking and driving...I believe you own him, his parents and his friends an aploige. Anyways..Nate I love you man..you were one of my closest friends...I love you and miss you more and more everyday....RIP Nate Dogg

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 5:40 AM Family Friend wrote ...

This young man has parents and siblings that love him. Please be kind with your comments. His family has been hurt enough. A more positive thing to do would be to pray for this family as they try to continue their lives without their beloved Nathan. God Bless you

Monday, Jun 15 at 4:52 PM friend wrote ...

nathan was an amazing, genuine, happy person and what happened to him was a horrible accident that could have happened to anyone. he was a great friend. i am praying for his family. everyone who knew him loved him and will miss him forever.

Monday, Jun 15 at 10:46 AM Anonymous wrote ...

My heart goes out to Nates family. I can't believe anyone would write some of the nasty comments that have been written. You are heartless and seem to thing nothing bad will happen to you and yours. I don't wish that on anyone but Never say Never. RIP Nate.

Monday, Jun 15 at 10:38 AM who wrote ...

actaully has the time to check up on deceased teenager and his facebook? adleast he was close of age. think about it theres 13 14 15 years olds out there getting drunk. stop being so heartless and let him rest in peace seriously. love you nate.

Monday, Jun 15 at 10:36 AM WOW PEOPLE GROW UP wrote ...

serouisy. nate was great kid. you dont know if he was drinking at all. that road is very crazy to drive on at nite. you should all be ashamed of saying he gets what he deserves..he teenager fo heavens sake.you know how many adults drive drunk? adults are no better than teenagers. so what he was out at 3 am. he was 19 years old.let him rest peace seriously. what if it was your son or daughter and people leave nasty comments about them youd be hurt to.have respeect for his family. RIP nathsn :/

Monday, Jun 15 at 9:34 AM shocked wrote ...

wow...how can people be so heartless? so his facebook page shows him drinking. Welcome to being a teenager if you have kids im sure they do too! it is horrible that people make such harsh judgements. Karma will come back for you dont worry. May this young kid RIP i am sorry for his family and friends. May you who make the judgements be punished in the way you deserve. God have mercy on your soul.

Monday, Jun 15 at 8:35 AM Karma wrote ...

amazing, you people with your attitudes, this was a human life! How dare you jugde him! obviously you are the perfect parents, with all of lifes answers. To the family of Nate, God bless you and I am sorry for your loss.

Monday, Jun 15 at 8:11 AM Meg wrote ...

Only God can judge. I pray for him and the other heartless people who have negativity in their heart and cannot focus on what really matters.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 9:41 PM matt wrote ...

i no i didnt no you to well but you are my cousin. we did have a few conversations and it was good. il miss you man. rest in peace.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 8:59 PM Kelly wrote ...

Nate- you were an awesome kid and I remember the first time i met you. haha you made everyone laugh and my dad always loved his red carpet washes- Rest in Peace Nate, you will be missed, and never forgotten.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 8:50 PM Family Friend wrote ...

No matter what the cause, this young man has a mom and a dad and a family. How dare anyone disregard this tragedy saying he deserves it! NO ONE DESERVES THIS!!!! May God be with his family.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 8:44 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I really love how people jump to conclusions and ASSUME he was drinking and driving. He honestly could have just been out late. When I was that age, I'm sure there were times I was out that late and I definitely wasn't under the influence. It is sad when someone dies regardless of the reason. I wish people weren't so heartless.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 8:11 PM Luke Faley wrote ...

Cannot belive this. RIP Nate

Sunday, Jun 14 at 7:35 PM MOTHER I PEORIA wrote ...

to the one who wrote tha nasty comment a kid is dead, and may he rest in peace.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 6:39 PM my opinion wrote ...

That's what happens when you drink and drive. His so called friends should be charged for letting him leave being that drunk.

Sunday, Jun 14 at 5:08 PM Sonia Keyvan wrote ...

I seriously didn't believe the kids at RC when they told me. I was just speechless. i'll really miss you nate! RIP..

Sunday, Jun 14 at 7:19 AM libby wrote ...

this is crazy nate, its just something that cant be true. i love you!! miss you kidd=[=[

Saturday, Jun 13 at 6:48 PM Pat Walker wrote ...

work sucks without you Nate. rest in peace

Saturday, Jun 13 at 5:25 PM Adam Rivas wrote ...

Love you and miss you Nate Dogg.... You the man!

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