Decatur Coroner Identifies 72-Year-Old Victim in Fatal Crash at Mound Road and Route 51
DECATUR, Ill. — The Decatur Coroner’s Office has released the name of the individual killed in a tragic motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Mound Road and Route 51 earlier this month.
The victim has been identified as 72-year-old Gay Rolofson, a resident of Decatur. According to authorities, Rolofson was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident on Sunday, January 7.
The Decatur Police Department continues to investigate the precise circumstances leading to the crash. Preliminary details about the cause or involvement of other vehicles have not yet been made public by investigators.
The intersection was closed for several hours following the incident as police conducted a thorough on-scene investigation and cleared the wreckage. This process is standard for fatal traffic accidents.
The coroner’s official identification marks a somber step in the aftermath of the tragedy, providing clarity to the community while the investigation seeks to determine contributing factors. The loss of Gay Rolofson has undoubtedly impacted his family, friends, and the wider Decatur community.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact the Decatur Police Department. No further details are available at this time as the investigation remains active and ongoing.
