Pontiac father, son killed in Route 170 crash near Ransom

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan said Friday that he and the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a crash on Route 170 at North 19th Road, just northeast of Ransom, that resulted in the death of two Pontiac men.

The coroner’s office identified Daniel W. Wilson, 57, Pontiac, and his son, Drew, 24, as the victims.

Callahan said in a news release that the Wilsons’ vehicle was traveling north on Route 170 when a westbound vehicle struck it as it entered the road. Both vehicles crossed the intersection and came to rest in the intersection’s northwest corner.

Daniel and Drew Wilson were taken to Morris Hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.

The crash remains under investigation by the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office.