Two Car Crash In Pekin Kills Mother and Child

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By Maggie Vespa

Story Published: Jul 11, 2009 at 4:39 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 12, 2009 at 9:59 PM CST

A two car accident in on the Manito Blacktop near Garman Road in Pekin Saturday afternoon leaves a mother and her young child dead.

Tazewell County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene and closed the road soon after. Authorities have not released much information regarding the crash.

The collision occurred around noon on Saturday. The Tazewell County Coroner says a 27 year old woman and her 4 year old son died in the crash. He's withholding their names until family members can be notified. They were taken to Pekin Hospital where they were pronounced dead upon arrival.

The second vehicle contained two men. They suffered injuries and were transported to Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Their identities as well as the extent of those injuries are also not known.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. Manito Blacktop is now open.

Sunday, Aug 2 at 6:08 PM Anonymous wrote ...

People need to look at root causes of the problems here. Lets make the automobile safer. Clearly, we can't make the human being safer so lets start thinking instead of praying. If you don't want something like this happen again don't write your congressman, write general motors, or better yet, make some contributions yourself and take up a little automotive engineering. There is artificial intelligence and radar technology that could greatly reduce car accidents. Find the cause not the symptoms.

Monday, Jul 27 at 4:47 PM cubbie wrote ...

God Bless the Emergency Responders who had to also deal with this accident.

Thursday, Jul 16 at 8:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...

your family is in my prayers I can't imagine the pain you are in. just know you are in my thoughts and prayers

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 9:14 PM Aunt Sue wrote ...

Shannon let me know if you need anything or you find out any information on how things are going to be done. I can see that many have left messages to call if you need them, but I am only a call away if you need a pair of arms to hold you. I love you Shanon and our thoughts and prayers are with you threw this tragic time. You have my number if you need to call me anytime day or night. We love you!

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 7:23 PM discusted wrote ...

cont; you very clearly implied that you were not happy about being inconvienced by having to deal with it. did you actually spend those hrs driving with you girl, or did you forge the it like so many parents do. you let her get the licence, its your responsibility. my dad always told me not to ask ? i did'nt really want answered. now thats responsible parenting. and remember it the school system, not the nanny system

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 7:16 PM discusted wrote ...

well hmmmm, you asked why it was up to you to teach your kids to drive and i told you. my judgement was based on the fact that it had to be explained to you at all.its up to you to decide whether your kids are responsible enough to get their licence not the school. if they told you that she was'nt you would have stormed down gripping that they were picking onyour child. you need to reread your own post because you now want to give the impression that you ment something different than u implied.

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 7:09 PM Father-in-law of the mother and son. wrote ...

Donations can be accepted at cefcu for Carlyn and maxwell Rosenbohm Acc.948889 Phone No.(309)633-7000 or 800-633-7077

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 4:27 PM Mary wrote ...

OK folks. Think back - how many of us have made bad decisions in our teens. Also, you parents out there - can you all say that your teen never made a bad decision no matter how much responsibility you taught him/her during their young lives. How many of us have said to our teen "what the heck were you thinking?" If happens. No matter what. It just happens. This boy is living with this tragedy too. I am sorry about the mother and son that died, but my prayers are with all the people involved.

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 12:16 PM Hmmmmm wrote ...

Discusted, you don't know me yet you pass judgement on me! My point is they need experience and maturity before they should be able to drive. My sons did not get a drivers license until they were 18. Do not even think that I have not instilled moral values in my children. Yet still as young adults things happen as the are more apt to make knee jerk bad choice without thinking about consecquences. I am sorry, but that does not always mean they had terrible parents!

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 11:50 AM Jennifer and Daniel wrote ...

Can someone please post where donations can be accepted. We would like to help as much as we can. Thank You

Tuesday, Jul 14 at 9:35 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Michael we want you to know we are thinking of you. We pray that God will give you the peace you need to get through this.We never know what life is going to through our way, we just know he will give us the strength to get through it. Love you Michael.

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:27 PM anon wrote ...

It is a tragedy that all the friends and families will have to live through... Manito Blacktop is a death trap. Way too many people have died and certainly only God knows why such a terrible thing had to happen. God be with all the families... especially the husband and children of the mother and son.

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:22 PM Concerned Pekin Native wrote ...

The accident was not intentional.THC from pot can stay in a person's system for 30 days what was the level..no one should be out all night fishing and then drive. I know someone who killed a family in DUI 30 yrs ago; it killed him & his family forever. I'm not saying it was right, but if the kids would have simply fallen asleep at the wheel would people be so up in arms. The brother that left his brother dying; the son of secretary at court house that got off scott free deserved time.

Monday, Jul 13 at 6:29 PM Someone else who was there wrote ...

My sympathy to Michael, his daughters, and his family..We came upon the accident right after it happened. We were heading to Spring Lake to go fishing. The accident was a bad one, and when I saw the rescue personnel running from 1 vehicle to the other, I knew the outcome was not going to be good. The young man who caused this tragedy, whatever he is sentenced, he will be the one to live with this for the rest of his life... too bad it took 2 lives to prove that to him

Monday, Jul 13 at 5:51 PM a friend wrote ...

it is are job as parents to teach are children right from wrong. They should have been taught that if the are under the influence, sleepy, up all night what ever the case my be dont drive. some one said until 18 or whie under your roof we ar responsible i dont think are job ends there we should guide discipline and teach are childre always or at least until they are able to make good chooses on the own

Monday, Jul 13 at 4:53 PM hmmmm wrote ...

You are all right. As a resposible parent I think DRIVERS EDUCATION SHOULD BE JUST THAT!!!!

Monday, Jul 13 at 4:44 PM Jesse wrote ...

Michael is my brother his family is my family and the lord have mercy on those teenager's for i never shall what they did was sadistic and the person who bought the alcohol may you and your family burn in hell with the two drinking and killed my sister in law and nephew. Micheal cxall me 660-362-0047 My codolences and my love to you and yours.

Monday, Jul 13 at 4:17 PM dogjello wrote ...

I personnally know the grandmother of the boy driving,she is one of the sweetest person's I know.She is completely devastated by this,so pls pray for both family's.

Monday, Jul 13 at 4:07 PM darnnosybroad wrote ...

There but for the grace of God, go I!

Monday, Jul 13 at 4:00 PM Carol wrote ...

I know this mother and know how hard she has worked with her child. All of these opinions mean nothing right now. We have two families that are in pain and grieving and we need to allow for that to happen. Be careful how we criticize and judge. On any given day we could be in the same predicament as this young boy. How many times have we thought-I've had one drink. I'm okay to drive. And by the grace of God, nothing happened. Ask yourself. What if?

Monday, Jul 13 at 3:18 PM what?? wrote ...

i cant believe all the people defending this law breaking killer. Maybe if it was your wife and daughter you people would feel different. this kid in several articles said he was smoking we he got a dui and was driving like an idiot! awwww he feels bad. the peace of garbage should ffeel bad the rest of his life in prison and have plenty of time to think about what he did. please people stop defending him!! he should have 2 murder injunctions on his resume now.

Monday, Jul 13 at 3:18 PM discusted wrote ...

anonymous, i have thought about it that way. i tried to teach my kids to be responsible. its always easier and hurts less to think and act responsibly than it is to take the responsibility for your stupidity. unless you thank that some of us believing he should be punished for his actions to be nasty, then im not sure what your referring to,those who think he should'nt be are a large part of the problem with the kids today.

Monday, Jul 13 at 2:45 PM Anonymous wrote ...

yes nancy that is very true. good thing they have all their family members alive to help the deal with it. i just can't believe so many people out there think the kid that caused this deserves the sympathy. it does help me understand how this country got in the mess its in. if this boy feels bad then good, i don't think we should string him up, but maybe a good spanking on the courthouse lawn would get the point across. he should never be allowed to forget what he took from those 2 girls.

Monday, Jul 13 at 2:12 PM Just me wrote ...

To the family of Caroline and Maxwell, you have my deepest sympathy. To bad this happened in Tazewell County as most of us know how they deal with crime....

Monday, Jul 13 at 1:55 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Ok all these nasty comments what if these your you children. Think of that would you want people to leave all the nasty comments. I dont think so.

Monday, Jul 13 at 1:25 PM nancy wrote ...

this is a sad tragedy.but remmber what jesus taught FORGIVEING.THAT OTHER FAMILY.ALSO HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS TRAGEDY FOR THE REST OF THERE LIVE.

Monday, Jul 13 at 1:22 PM Lost my grandson, ex daughter law wrote ...

Michael Rosenbohmn, he was my grandson who died with his mother Saturday. I am sorry for the loss. Please contact me immediately. As you know this is very important we get in contact with each other. theresadodd @ verizon. net

Monday, Jul 13 at 12:08 PM c lohman wrote ...

if they were tired they shouldn't have been driving and another thing they should't been driving at all after partying all night such young ages for something like this to happen i couldn't imagine losing a child may god be with the family we no your wife and son are i am so sorry

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:51 AM dicusted wrote ...

according to tox screen this kid was dui. can anyone not related to this boy explain to me how a person can stay up all night smoking pot or drinking, ignore their condition and get behind the wheel of a car, then not be criminally responsible for the outcome? if he was my son i would stand behind him, but not excuse him. unchristian like, maybe.but i'm to busy sympathizing with the victims to be concerned with the feelings of those who made the choices thet harmed them.

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:36 AM Family(BW) wrote ...

OMG! Micheal be strong were here for you! We will get threw this together! We love you!

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:32 AM Cindy Wilson wrote ...

Michael please call me from somewhere as you know i am in Springfield and don't have that much to go on unless you tell me what is going on.

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:21 AM michael rosenbohm wrote ...

there on the news watch the new every one it was there faut

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:17 AM praying wrote ...

I hope the boy wasn't drunk

Monday, Jul 13 at 11:09 AM Bobbi Wilson wrote ...

This is a very sad time for my family. It is very hard when you lose some body who barley got to live a life. We just need ppl to quit thinking so negatively. This is a very hard time for everyone. Including the boys who have to live with this forever. Please lets just focus on the fact that we lost two very important members of our family and we are trying to deal with everything the best we can. Thanks to all for the support.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:54 AM Anon wrote ...

KUDOS to 11:31 AM discusted-lets not hate/blame-it takes more energy to do this than to reach out a helping hand to this grieving family--The truth will arise from the policy report-lets not speculate or condemm these boys till the investigation is completed. maybe punishment shld be the guilty have to do volunteer time in a morgue and in the ER-so they can see 1st hand the results of their actions & or make guilty pay $25mo for 25yrs to fam-this is a constant reminder of irrisponsibility.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:45 AM discusted wrote ...

dear hmmmm, to answer your ?. its called responsible parenting. the roll of the school system is to teach your kids to add,sutract,read, write and social skills. responsibility and maturity is up to you, maybe if parents like you had a little of those 2 qualities, more of the kids today would too, and maybe this woman and child would still be alive.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:38 AM Anonymous wrote ...

hummm, did you give birth to this chid, did you raise this child, if so then it is your responsibility to teach your children not the schools.you are just as responsible for your childs 3 wrks as she is.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:31 AM discusted wrote ...

i don't think sending the boy to jail will bring anyone back, but if we start holding people responsible for there actions maybe they'll start acting that way, i do know that the current process did'nt do anything to help prevent the death of these 2 innocent victims. people today act anyway they want, and when bad things happen they just say i did'nt mean too, i'm so sorry and feel real bad, then there excused. meanwhile the victims suffer terribly. i don't harbor hatred, just want change.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:14 AM GRRRRRRR. wrote ...

This is not a accident, A accident is something you can't help. this was a crash this could have been avoided if they would not of been on the road. Please call it what it is a crash not a accident

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:13 AM hello wrote ...

I will be praying for all,but especially for the innocents.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:13 AM HMMM... wrote ...

Can I ask? How many of you have teen drivers? How many of you have a steering wheel and a brake on the passenger side of your car? I wanna know why it is up to the parents to drive most of the time with the kids? I would like for the school to make them drive LONGER TOO along with the kids. My daughter drove 3 days at school then did her hours and got her lic and got in 3 wrecks...kids think that they are immortal.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:08 AM anonymous wrote ...

I travel this road often and always do 55. I have seen many a close call when people pass and just barely make it back in their own lane. They will be missed.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:08 AM Grrrrrrrr.. wrote ...

This is not a accident, A accident is something you can't help. this was a crash this could have been avoided if they would not of been on the road. Please call it what it is a crash not a accident.

Monday, Jul 13 at 10:00 AM to the loved ones that were there wrote ...

to cindy no she was not to blame for this the boys did cause this accident but we r not to judge or say what should happen to these boys yet, for gods sake we havent even put our loved ones to peace yet and i know how we all want to blame somebody for our hurtin but we need to let our greiving out before we want to talk about what should happen to the other involved.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:57 AM Kelli wrote ...

There is alot of rage in this situation, which is going to happen. BUT, one thing everyone needs to remember is there were 2 lives lost here, Our prayers should be for ALL involved. Not pointing fingers to those involved. It was an accident!!! No one planned this to happen..I am praying for ALL involved! May Michael find comfort in the hands of our lord.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:55 AM Aunt Cindy wrote ...

To From her loved ones that were there. I am going on what Michael told me. If the Boy driving the truck isn't to blame who is Carol.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:50 AM missingthem wrote ...

if anyone would like to help with the financial issues, please find a place to make a donation, we will be setting up cans at gas stations and any where we can. so please remember we still have two little girls to take care of now.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:47 AM Aunt Cindy wrote ...

TO From her loved ones that were there. Ok if the Boy that was driving the truck isn't to blame then who is.Was Carol to Blame.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:42 AM discusted wrote ...

Tired driving is reckless driving.To answer the question from anonymous I taught my kids to except their responsibility for their actions. This is more easily done prior to stupidity.These kids couldnt have been more responsible if they had used a gun instead of a 3500# vehicle,which at 55 mph is as dangerous as a gun at any distance or speed.Dont know about anyone else but I havent forgotten the 30 some teens that tazewell county lost a couple of years back due irresponsible teen driving.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:33 AM From her loved ones that were there wrote ...

To the aunt cindy for ur info dont talk about things u dont know about we were there and dont speculate on the two boy because its not fair to either party involved .

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:28 AM Jo wrote ...

I myself have witness cars going way to fast. It needs to be controlled but by whom. You can't pull a vehicle over on that road for speeding there is no place to do it. An officer would be risking his own life in doing that. The road needs to be safe, and by that I mean shoulders etc. Please I pray these two different suffer, and may the Good Lord Have them safely in his arms. As for the two boys in the other car, what ever the outcome they must live with there actions on that day!

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:22 AM BENNY wrote ...

I DRIVE THIS ROAD EVERYDAY TO AND FROM WORK,I HAVE REPORTED PEOPLE DRIVING RECKLESS EVEN GIVEN LIC.# AND FOLLOWED THEM ALL THE WAY THRU TOWN AND OUT THE OTHER SIDE.THE POLICE JUST DON'T CARE EVEN WHEN I DO SEE ONE ON THE BLACKTOP PEOPLE SPEED RIGHT BY THEM AND THEY LOOK THE OTHER WAY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Monday, Jul 13 at 9:01 AM Aunt Cindy wrote ...

The driver of the Van is not to blame at all. The driver of the truck is to blame that we do know for sure.i do know what the Husband of the female told me. Michael I love you. Let me know what is going on please. Call me if you need anything.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:55 AM BestFriends wrote ...

I was there, I will see to it that these boys pay for what they did and what my children and nephews had to witness. I miss my best friend very much and my kids miss their Aunt, and cousin. My heart is aching...

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:48 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Maybe people need to stop speculating-wait to see what "REALLY" happen before judgements are made...This is a tragedy-no matter how it is looked at..2 people died that is fact..This is what is the matter w/ society-people are quick to judge, if you point at one person-you have 3 fingers pointing back at you.This is a horrible tragedy to the Husband-2 girls and the rest of their family that were left behind...Lets all just pray and try to send out a helping hand to the family for the 2 that died.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:47 AM It could have been my family. wrote ...

This is a very tragic situation. My in-laws were traveling Manito Blacktop when this accident happened. She had my 3 1/2 year old son in the car with her and was suppose to have my to daughters too. She said this "red car" came at her twice and missed her van by inches. She witnessed this first hand. To think that one person behind the wheel of a car can wipe out your entire family in a matter of seconds terrifies me.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:42 AM Ken wrote ...

Have lived on the Blacktop for 37 years and have had a lot of near misses just pulling into my drive-way. People driving the road regularly get into a routine and don't pay enough attention to anything different. THere was a huge number of people who drove around the ROAD CLOSED sign in front of my house placed because of the accident only to turn around and have to come back.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:34 AM anonymous. wrote ...

People can help by calling in license plates to the police station when they see any sort of wreck less driving, speeding,swerving or passing on the blacktop.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:33 AM anon wrote ...

accidents do happen and I think we have all driven why we were tired,but if this happened because the young man was under the influcence of drugs as some have said then he needs to be put away for a long time his stupidity just caused a major tradegy

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:30 AM Aunt Cindy wrote ...

Michael Rosebohm, Your family Loves you, If you need anything you let us all know. I hope the driver that killed our family goes to Jail for a long time. See what you all don't know is the driver that crossed over into Carols lane said they was up alnight parting that in why they fell asleep. I think he should get a long time in jail if that is really what happen.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:14 AM Jo Ann wrote ...

The Manito blacktop has been the site of far to many fatal accidents. I have driven the blacktop and the people on that road act like there is no speed limit. If the police would patrol it a little better maybe people would learn to slow down if they get enough tickets.

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:11 AM Penelope wrote ...

Why did the boys fall asleep and why didn't the family following them not make them pull over and let some one else drive???

Monday, Jul 13 at 8:06 AM Anonymous wrote ...

If these were your children would you leave comments like"every time they see a four year old i hope they cry" I dont think you would like someone saying that about your child now would you? No you wouldnt so be kind to both familys. Jeez, people need to get lives and stop baggin on others. Answer this question if this was you kid would you want people saying all this hate against your child? Because you all are doing that to this boy.

Monday, Jul 13 at 7:58 AM Anonymous wrote ...

This is tragedy for ALL families invlvd. blacktop is dangerous in so many ways-deer/drunks/passing w/oncoming traffic, driving to fast or just irresponsibility of falling asleep at the wheel..Most of us have been guilty of being to tired to drive, but we do anyway...My heart goes out to both families, thoughts/prayers.Puting the driver in prison for long time will not bring someone back.sometimes just knowing you killed 2 pple is a lifetime of punishment. not saying no punishmnt is answr either

Monday, Jul 13 at 7:38 AM manito resident. wrote ...

This saddens my heart so much. I feel deeply for this woman's husband and his little girls and their family. I am only in my 20's and have seen way too many accidents and deaths on the blacktop and in Manito, all due to stupidity of young drivers. I have a little boy myself and to think that we were actually driving on the blacktop when this happened, terrifies me. No one deserves to lose their loved ones or their life, because of the ignorance of another. People wake up!!

Monday, Jul 13 at 6:44 AM Anonymous wrote ...

The best thing that can be said is that when sin was revealed when Jesus walked, he said, "neither do I condemn thee, go and sin no more." The general public need to remember that none of us are without guilt of doing something, sometime that has had tragic results-known or unknown to us. We need to pray for everyone involved and ask God to help them all face each and every day. When anyone hears sirens they should ask that the Lord be in complete control of whatevver the situation is.

Monday, Jul 13 at 6:03 AM michelle wrote ...

I think the young man driving is to blame...everyone knows you are not to drive tired...you say we are un-Christian, well why dont you tell that to the family that lost thier loved ones...cause i think the boy driving should go to prison for along time!!!!

Monday, Jul 13 at 5:56 AM Sarah wrote ...

This was a tragedy and we are praying for ALL involved. Do you think that blaming two young boys will solve anything? The driver FELL ASLEEP. He was not intentionally driving recklessly. What is wrong with everyone? Instead of praying for both families, we are placing blame. How un-Christian of everyone. I hope everyone takes a moment to reflect on their behavior and comments and pray for all involved.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 11:43 PM anon wrote ...

why have they not given out names of those involved? our prayers go out to the family members who lost their loved ones.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 10:47 PM aunt pam wrote ...

shannon michael i am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and son if you need anything you know where i am

Sunday, Jul 12 at 10:14 PM Anonymous wrote ...

The driver of the 2nd vehicle should be punished. 5 years in prison is not enough. I am praying for everyone involved. The boys need to realize the errors of their ways.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:57 PM Tina wrote ...

I work in Pekin and I have to travel the Manito Blacktop 3 to 5 days a week. I have had several close calls myself, because other drivers are always in a hurry and wanting to pass in dangerous areas. If I hadn't come to an almost near stop in some of those situations, those fools would have caused an accident. Drivers need to start a little earlier in their travel so that they don't have to speed. The consequences just aren't worth it; especially the loss of lives.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:54 PM Mandella wrote ...

My sincerest condolences to the family as you try to cope with this tragic loss. One of my best friends just lost her 3 yr old daughter 3 weeks ago very suddenly, so I am all too familiar with what you will be dealing with in days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Things like this just seem to have no purpose, but I pray you find comfort in your memories. God bless.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:31 PM Driver who witnessed the scene soon after wrote ...

My family and I were traveling to Manito and came across the accident soon after it happened. Just want the family to know that you are all in our prayers. Look to God to help ease your pain. We are so sorry for you losses.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:25 PM a friend wrote ...

to the loved ones that were there i can only imagine how hard this has been for you i know you have known them a very long time i have only known them for a little over a year so i know this has to be very hard for you sorry for your loss does not cover it wish i knew what to say

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:19 PM from her loved ones that were there wrote ...

Two are loved ones in heaven we love u and miss u dearly.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:14 PM a friend wrote ...

i knew your wife and kids i am so sorry for your loss she and your son will be missed by many i know me and my son will never forget them we loved them and love you for making them happy

Sunday, Jul 12 at 9:11 PM from her loved ones that were there wrote ...

lets get one thing straight every one keeps saying 1pm it was more like 11:15 am and as far as the two boys driving i hope u guys learn a lesson on life and how fast it can be taken . i know that u guys said u were sorry u fell a sleep so if that is the case i hope u learn about driving tired and because we had to tell our sisters in florida that we lost our sister and our nephew because u were tired, the worst part is there r two little girls that are going to need there mother and brother.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 8:29 PM anonymous wrote ...

i hope the two guys think about this the rest of there life they killed an little boy and his mom. every time they see a four year old i hope they cry

Sunday, Jul 12 at 7:53 PM anon wrote ...

We are keeping you in our prayers Michael. Your life has changed in a blink of an eye. May you be comforted by many memories.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 7:46 PM anonymous wrote ...

Thinking of you and your family. I live in Pekin but, travel the blacktop every other weekend to see my parents who live in Manito. I have two children of my own. My husband hates me driving on the blacktop because people drive crazy on it. I was at my parents house yesterday when the accident happened. I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your children. Keeping you all in prayer.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 7:41 PM anonoymous wrote ...

this is sad and all but how do we now that is was the boys fault? But my prayers go out to the family and god bless.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 6:56 PM discusted wrote ...

My heart and prayers go out to the family of the victims, i can't even begin to imagine the pain they must feel. I really get tired of hearing about the dangerous roads, railroad crossings, curves,ect.. just because some idiot tried to pass in a curve does'nt make that piece of pavement dangerous at all, thousands of responsible people negoiate it successfully every day. a 5mph reduction in speed will not solve this problem, but 5 years in prison for the person responsible might make a dent.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 6:35 PM josh cassidy wrote ...

micheal i am so sorry that u had to lose ur wife and kid i feel so bad. RIP to ur wife and kid

Sunday, Jul 12 at 6:21 PM Jennifer wrote ...

I just want to say that your family is in our familes prayers. I am a 28 yr old mommy of 4 and can not even imagine your pain. GOD bless you and your family. Rest In Peace to the mommy and little boy!

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:48 PM penelope wrote ...

michael rosebohm I am so sorry for you loss.....May God and the prayers of others help comfort you during this time of loss

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:45 PM Someone with a Heart wrote ...

Michael rosebohm sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family!!

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:44 PM DaisyTattoo wrote ...

I am 27 and have a 4 y/o son. Ever since I saw this news I have been praying for the family. What a terrible tragedy.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:43 PM anonymous wrote ...

Don't you know the answer for everyone in America is to have the government place more restriction on us? There is no such thing as personal responsibility. The two boys that caused this accident and took the lives of two innocent human beings are the only ones who need to be punished.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:37 PM cb wrote ...

Your family will be in my prayers.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:24 PM Mike H wrote ...

I don't believe reducing the speed will make it safer at all... people simply need to pay attention when they are driving, it's life or death every time we get behind the wheel but you would never know it by watching the way people drive.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:11 PM michael rosebohm wrote ...

that was my wife and kid..yes i do think that manito blktop ppl do speed on that road.. i had to tell my two daughters that mother and brother was gone that so sad!god bless

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:02 PM annonymous wrote ...

As someone who was onscene for this accident...the curve and speed had nothing to do with this tragedy. This was the result of two kids and their irresponsible behavior.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 3:31 PM ITK wrote ...

There is a movement to have the speed limit reduced to 50mph on the Manito Blacktop. I support that.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 3:28 PM anon wrote ...

yes, that curve has been an accident site for many years. it looks like the accident was at garman rd...right where the curve begins and the accident happening after that curve.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 2:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I traveled the Manito blacktop for years and witnessed many near misses when cars would pass in the no-pass zones. That's one reason I moved to Pekin. My thoughts are with the family.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 12:54 PM Jen wrote ...

The accident wasnt even on the curve. People just need to be more careful. RIP momma and baby.

Sunday, Jul 12 at 11:19 AM Anonymous wrote ...

This is so ssad! i cdnt imagine losing my child or loved one! Such a tragedy! God bless the family!

Sunday, Jul 12 at 11:00 AM anon wrote ...

too many people pass on that curve. the manito blktop has been the death site of many. there will be more if something is not done. people need to slow down!

Sunday, Jul 12 at 12:44 AM anon wrote ...

such a sad, sad tragedy.. god bless that mother and son and the lives they will never see..

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