Dennis Speck Obituary, Death – The deceased individual from Mapleton involved in the Pekin vehicle crash on Sunday has been identified by Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley as Dennis Speck, aged 51. Speck was declared deceased at the scene at approximately 3:05 p.m.
The initial results of the autopsy indicate that his passing was a result of severe blunt-force injuries sustained during the accident. Toxicology tests are currently pending. The incident prompted the arrival of first responders to the junction of Route 9 and Mennonite Church Road at 2:32 p.m. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office and coroner’s office are actively investigating the crash.