Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Illinois 29 in Rome Leaves Serious Injuries

Incident record
September 14, 2026
Illinois 29
Rome, Peoria County, IL
Illinois
2
Injuries reported
Reported
Peoria County Sheriff's Office
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A two-vehicle collision on Illinois 29 in Rome, located in Peoria County, resulted in serious injuries, according to 25News Now.
Details surrounding how the crash occurred have not been released. It remains unclear how many people were involved beyond the two vehicles, and the extent of injuries to each person has not been specified beyond the description of the harm as serious.
25News Now reported the crash but did not provide additional information on the circumstances leading up to it, including the direction of travel for either vehicle or whether the roadway was closed following the incident.
No information has been released regarding the identities, ages, or genders of those involved. It is also not yet known whether any citations have been issued in connection with the crash.
Illinois 29 runs through Rome, a small community in Peoria County, and serves as a route for both local and through traffic in the area.
This report is based on preliminary information from 25News Now. Additional details, including the cause of the crash and the condition of those injured, may be released by officials as the investigation continues. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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