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Illinois state trooper killed in downstate crash

Illinois State Trooper Corey Thompsen was involved in a two-vehicle collision at approximately 3:40 p.m. near East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County.

An Illinois state trooper died from injuries sustained in a crash on Friday afternoon in downstate Champaign County, authorities said.

The Illinois State Police announced the death of Trooper Corey S. Thompsen in a Facebook post. According to ISP, Thompsen was involved in a two-vehicle collision at approximately 3:40 p.m. near East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County.

Thompsen was taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries at 4:32 p.m., the agency said.

The details of the crash remained under investigation Friday night.

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