MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) - A junior at Monticello High School died after suffering an apparent medical emergency while driving, according to the district's superintendent.
Superintendent Adam Clapp told WAND News Andrew Beals was driving to school Monday morning when he suffered the apparent emergency. Clapp said Beals was involved in a single vehicle crash and died.
Details about the type of medical emergency Beals might have suffered or where the crash happened have not been released.
Clapp said Monticello High School Principal Travis Courson met with students and staff Monday and counselors were made available at the school on Monday and Tuesday.
"We appreciate the love and support from the Monticello community during this difficult time," Clapp said. "Please keep Andrew’s family and the Monticello High School family in your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss together."
The Piatt County Sheriff's Department said the crash happened around 9 a.m. Monday on North Old Route 47 and 1900 North Road. First responders found Beals unresponsive in the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Beals cause of death is still under investigation.
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