Victim Identified in Cherry Valley Car Crash

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Updated: 5:04 PM Aug 4, 2010 Victim Identified in Cherry Valley Car Crash The name of the man who died in a car crash in Cherry Valley yesterday, has been released. Posted: 2:09 PM Jul 30, 2010

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CHERRY VALLEY - (WIFR) Authorities say 71-year-old Ronald Hollembeak of Cherry Valley was headed east on Mill Rd. near Harrison Ave., when he collided with another vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at Saint Anthony Medical Center shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday.

An autopsy will be performed this weekend, but it's believe he died from chest injuries he suffered in the crash.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Posted by: Deb Location: Rockford on Aug 1, 2010 at 05:50 PM

Sad day for Cherry Valley.

Posted by: Erin Location: Illinois on Aug 1, 2010 at 01:13 AM

JOY...what the hell is wrong with you? Why would you say his name like that? And who cares if you were stuck in traffic. Accidents happen!! Deal with it. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this tragic time. WIFR...why would you allow Joy's comment to be posted with the victims name??? Shame on you!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: N IL on Jul 31, 2010 at 05:47 PM

I agree. That person should never have put his name on here. And the comment about the traffic being backed up for 4 hours was totally unnecessary. You must be one of the most uncaring people their are. Show some respect next time. You never know when it might happen to a member of your family. Thoughts are with the PeeWee's family.

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