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Single vehicle accident on Highway 34
Submitted by Henry County Sheriff Office
Jul. 8, 2025 1:57 pm
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On July 1, 2025, at approximately 5:21 a.m. the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a vehicle roll over in the 1400 grid of U.S. Highway 34. After investigation it was determined that Jesus Vargas Morales, 39, Blue Island, Illinois; was traveling eastbound in a 2007 Toyota, FJ Cruiser. Morales lost control of the vehicle and struck a cable barrier prior to rolling on its top. The vehicle is estimated to be totaled. No injuries were reported.
