Driver in Illinois After-School Camp Crash That Killed Four May Have Had Medical Emergency

A car crashed through a building used for an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, killing four children and teenagers and injuring six others. Authorities report that the 44-year-old female driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and while evidence suggests she may have experienced a medical emergency, this has not been conclusively established. Security footage showed the vehicle left the roadway from a considerable distance and crossed a field, a road, a sidewalk, and a parking lot before crashing through the building without apparent attempts to stop or change direction. The victims were identified as Rylee Britton, 18, Ainsley Johnson, 8, Kathryn Corley, 7, and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, all from the local community. The driver was not injured, is not in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities determine whether charges will be filed. Officials continue to emphasize that the incident does not appear to have been a targeted attack.