ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES FATAL PLANE CRASH IN TRILLA
April 20, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2025
TRILLA – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal, small, single engine plane crash in Trilla, IL. On April 19, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., ISP was contacted by the Coles County Sheriff’s Department to investigate a plane crash on 551-587 County Road 1400 N in Trilla, which is approximately three miles south of Mattoon in Coles County.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are still investigating the cause of the crash. All four occupants were pronounced deceased on scene. The aircraft remained in the roadway with the roadway closed until approximately 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2025.
The Coles County coroner confirmed the following identifications:
Ross R. Nelson, 46-year-old male from Menomonie, WI
Raimi A. Rundle, 45-year-old female from Menomonie, WI
Courtney L. Morrow, 36-year-old female from Menomonie, WI
Michael H. Morrow, 48-year-old male from Menomonie, WI
ISP thanks first responder personnel from the Coles County Sheriff’s Department, Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Fire Department and the Lincolnwood Fire Department, who responded to the incident and provided critical assistance during this tragic incident.
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