Pecatonica Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 20

Two fatal car crashes occurred early Monday morning in different states, each resulting in the deaths of single drivers. In Glendale, Arizona, a Peoria man, Samarripa, died after his vehicle hydroplaned and collided with another car on the Loop 101 during heavy rain, prompting temporary freeway closures for investigation. Meanwhile, in Winnebago County, Illinois, 41-year-old Thomas Walker Jr. of Pecatonica died after his pickup truck veered off US Highway 20 near Meridian Road and crashed, with an autopsy confirming blunt chest trauma as the cause of death. Emergency responders from multiple agencies attended both scenes, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities in Illinois have requested witnesses to come forward with any information about the crash. Both incidents highlight the dangers of driving in adverse weather and roadway conditions.