Carlos L. Garcia Jr. dies in fatal Marseilles crash

Carlos L. Garcia Jr. dies in fatal Marseilles crash

Fatal Marseilles crash death of Carlos L. Garcia Jr. – Obituary

Authorities in La Salle County, Illinois, have identified 32-year-old Carlos L. Garcia Jr. of Berwyn as the victim of a deadly crash on Interstate 80 near the Marseilles exit on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Garcia suffered fatal injuries when two semis collided, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the other truck was hospitalized following the collision. Investigators from the Illinois State Police and La Salle County Coroner’s Office are examining the crash, including reconstructing the accident and conducting forensic and toxicology tests. The cause of the crash remains under investigation as officials continue to gather evidence and analyze the scene.