Authorities have released the names of two people who died after an accident near Springfield's west side late Monday night. It happened along Illinois Route 4 at the intersection with West Jefferson St.
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said 40-year old Anthony Carroll of Springfield was pronounced dead at the scene.
28-year old Christian Markey of Springfield was transported by EMS from the scene of the incident and pronounced dead at Springfield Memorial Hospital in the emergency room at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday.
Preliminary autopsy results show both victims died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Illinois State Police said a 2005 red Hyundai Accent, driven by Markey, was traveling south on Illinois Route 4, when it struck the back of a 2005 purple Buick Allure, driven by Carroll, which was waiting at a stop light.
ISP said the crash caused the Buick to catch fire.
The deaths remain under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Illinois State Police.
