Date: January 28th, 2020 9:16 PM
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County coroner, former mayor killed in plane crash
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — 6:46 P.M. UPDATE:
Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards and her husband, former Springfield Mayor Frank Edwards were killed in Tuesday afternoon’s plane crash in Sangamon County. The identity of the third passenger is not known.
NewsChannel 20/Fox Illinois has confirmed through multiple sources, who wished to remain anonymous, their identities.
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) issued the following statement regarding the passing of those aboard a twin-engine Piper Aerostar that crashed outside of Springfield Tuesday afternoon, including Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards and former Springfield Alderman and former Springfield Mayor Frank Edwards:
“My heart breaks for the families of those involved in this tragedy. Cinda and Frank Edwards were devoted public servants to the communities of Springfield and Sangamon County. I ask everyone to join me in sending heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family.”
5:40 P.M. UPDATE:
Three people and a dog died in Tuesday's plane crash, according to the Sangamon County Sheriff.
The Sangamon County Sheriff says the airport tower and pilot recorded that the plane was having trouble due to the weather and the plane's instruments prior to impact.
Sheriff Jack Campbell says no one was able to approach the plane at first due to the flames.
The FAA currently has control of the scene.
As soon as the FAA releases the scene, the Sangamon County Coroner's Office will then be allowed to make a positive identification of the plane crash victims.
Rochester Police Department was the first on the scene.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/plane-crashes-in-sangamon-county
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