Single-vehicle crash claims life of Herscher man

James A. Martin of Herscher died in a single-vehicle crash in the early-morning hours of Aug. 5 at 1000S Road and 8000W Road, according to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a police report, a deputy talked to the person who reported the crash about 3:15 a.m. He said he saw the vehicle south of 1000S Road flipped onto its side.

The deputy found a GMC Sierra near 1500 South 8000W Road, according to the report.

It appeared that the Sierra was traveling south and left the right side of the road after losing control. The Sierra rolled multiple times, and all of its windows were broken with no driver inside, according to the report.

The deputy found the 49-year-old Martin, who was unresponsive. Emergency medical services arrived at the scene and confirmed that Martin was dead, according to the report.