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The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 44-year-old woman died in a crash at 2:53 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Backbone Road and 1550 East St., northwest of Princeton.
Officials said the woman was traveling east on Backbone Road in her vehicle when she lost control and struck the guardrail and bridge face multiple times.
The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by the Bureau County coroner.
At this time, names are being withheld until after the notification of families and the end of the investigation, the coroner’s office said.
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau County Coroner’s Office, Wyanet Fire Department, Wyanet EMS, Princeton EMS and Wyanet Police Department all responded to the scene.