Authorities identify toddler killed in Jeff Co accident

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Opdyke, Illinois
1200 block of North Lighthouse Lane
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Opdyke Illinois in Opdyke, Illinois: An 18‐month‐old child named Jesiah Rodriguez was struck and killed by a vehicle in the driveway of a residence north of Opdyke on Friday, June 5. The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. at the 1200 block of North Lighthouse Lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy listed blunt force trauma to the head as the preliminary cause of death.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jesiah Rodriguez Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

Authorities identify toddler killed in Jeff Co accident

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