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Henry County crash leaves 1 dead

The crash happened around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. The vehicle traveled into a ditch before striking a tree.

HENRY COUNTY, Ill — Update Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.: The driver has been identified as Julia Birman, 35, of Atkinson, Illinois. 

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One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in rural Henry County on Tuesday morning. 

Henry County and Geneseo authorities received the report of the crash at 1:01 a.m. The accident happened in the area of Route 6 and 1825 East outside of Geneseo. 

Authorities determined that a single vehicle was traveling on Route 6 before entering a ditch and striking a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. 

At this time, no further information can be released. A follow-up release will be conducted shortly. 

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