Crime & Safety

Oswego Woman, New Police Officer Dies in Car Crash

The crash took place early Saturday morning in rural Livingston County.

An Oswego woman died Saturday after a crash in rural Livingston County, according to a report in the Bloomington Pantagraph.

Heather K. Wandt, 30, was traveling north on Illinois Route 47 near Saunemin when she attempted to pass a semi and collided with a oncoming pickup in the southbound lane, the Pantagraph reported.

The crash is under investigation and an autopsy is planned.

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According to several other online reports, Wandt was a recently sworn-in member of the Coal City Police Department and was on her way home from a training session in Champaign.

“I, along with the members of the department, village officials and employees are deeply affected by this loss,” said Coal City Police Chief Thomas J. Best. “I ask that everyone please think of Heather's friends and family at this difficult time.”

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A memorial Facebook page has been created for Heather Wandt. You can find it here. 


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