Keith Siegel Elmwood, IL, Obituary, Death: On the evening of Friday, March 21st, 2025, tragedy struck in Peoria County when 39-year-old Keith Siegel died following a vehicle accident. At approximately 10:43 p.m., deputies from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on the 200 block of North Third Street. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered a dump truck had left the road and ended up in the ditch. Witnesses at the scene indicated that the driver had fled the area on foot.
The investigation quickly revealed that the driver of the vehicle was likely Keith Siegel, who was reportedly seen fleeing the scene on foot. Despite a thorough search, deputies were unable to locate Siegel during the initial investigation, and no further information about his whereabouts was immediately available.
Despite efforts to revive him, Keith Siegel was pronounced dead at the scene by the attending emergency medical technicians (AMT). The Peoria County Coroner was called to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
As investigators pieced together the details of the incident, they learned that Siegel’s body appeared to have been found near a retaining wall. Witnesses and surveillance camera footage suggested that Siegel may have fallen from the retaining wall and struck his head, which could have led to his fatal injuries. However, further investigation and an autopsy will be conducted to confirm the exact cause of death. The Peoria County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy to determine the full details of the circumstances leading to Siegel’s death.
The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and the Peoria County Coroner’s Office are continuing their investigation into this tragic event. The authorities are working diligently to piece together the full series of events that led to the death of Keith Siegel and to understand the exact circumstances surrounding his fall.
At this time, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is asking for anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed any part of the incident to come forward as they continue to gather information for their investigation.
This tragic loss of Keith Siegel has left the community shocked and saddened, as his death is a reminder of how fragile life can be. As the investigation unfolds, the Peoria County authorities are committed to providing answers to Siegel’s family and to the public.
