Fatal Crash Kills Chillicothe Man

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By Jeff Muniz

Story Published: Oct 31, 2009 at 10:56 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 1, 2009 at 11:38 PM CDT

A Chillicothe man has died after his pickup truck left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The Peoria County Coroner says 22-year-old Steven T. Donath died in the one vehicle crash early Saturday Morning. The coroner reports he had multiple injuries and an autospy is scheduled for Monday.

Authorities report Donath with his wife as the passenger, were driving north on 2nd Street in Rome when his vehicle left the roadway around 2:15 Saturday morning. He was reportedly not wearing a safety belt.

Steven Donath died at three Saturday afternoon at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. The passenger's injuries are not considered life threatening.

Thursday, Dec 10 at 10:58 PM me wrote ...

i dont know what all you guys think you are doing but all the stuff you are sayin i hope it comes back on your family 10 times as bad because i happen you know someone that knows the person that died and the stuff that is bein said is cruel and karma is bad stuff to be messing around with.

Friday, Nov 20 at 11:48 PM Jennifer wrote ...

what people DONT understand is that NO MATTERwhat the case is here HE was still someones SON, HUSBAND, and BROTHER get a grip I dont know what the HELL a helmet has anything to do with this beign He was in a TRUCK ,last I checked you didnt need a HELMET to drive a truck , so those of you who didnt know HIM keep your OPIONS to yourself While those who did know Him truly miss Him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:41 PM Bart wrote ...

RIP OdO... We all love you.. Family and friends are in my prayers..

Monday, Nov 2 at 5:34 PM ? wrote ...

Around 2;15 in the morning ? How much alcohol was involved ?

Monday, Nov 2 at 12:45 PM Rome Resident wrote ...

Have seen a LOT of vehicles speeding along that road in the wee hours of the morning. It's sad when this accident could have been avoided.

Monday, Nov 2 at 1:40 AM oh well wrote ...

what does wearing a helmet have to do with the fact he was drunk driving a car?????

Sunday, Nov 1 at 11:28 PM Get it straight wrote ...

What ya don't hear is this man was driving drunk, became angry and took the seatbelt off and floored it. Straight into a tree!! this is not a savety issuse it's a stupidity issue

Sunday, Nov 1 at 6:02 PM roger wrote ...

a five point seat belt and roll bar and a helmet for all cars then if safety is the issue

Sunday, Nov 1 at 5:17 PM yea right! wrote ...

more like people need to drive sensible. if it is always about safety then why don't motorcycle riders have to wear helmets. i see motorcycle riders all the time not wearing helmets and their 8 yr kid is on the bike with them ALSO not wearing a helmet. this is pure BS to me. But they want to keep writing tickets for the click it or ticket campaign. BS make a no helmet law Illinois

Sunday, Nov 1 at 4:51 PM Sad News.. BUT wrote ...

People need to learn to wear seat belts..

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