HANCOCK COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - The Illinois State Police confirmed a fatal crash Thursday morning on IL-336 in Hancock County shut down one lane of traffic.

A semi with the front end in a ditch and another vehicle were seen east, three miles outside of West Point on IL-336, 400 North, around 6:15 a.m.

Officials have closed down to one lane on IL-336 headed westbound towards Quincy.

First responders were seen trying to slow traffic down and placed a portable speed bump.

West Point and Bowen Fire and the Hancock County Sheriff Department are on scene.

The Hancock County Coroner was on the scene.

WGEM is on scene and will provide more information as it becomes available.

Il-336 lane closure (WGEM)

See Full Page