The Illinois State Police responded to a single-vehicle accident with three passengers, resulting in the death of Chase Allen Rod, 22, of Marseilles on Jan. 19.

Christopher W. Leadingham, 20, origin unknown, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol.
Leadingham was driving a 2008 Ford car eastbound on Route 71, one mile east of East 110 First Road, outside of Ottawa, when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

Police said they are awaiting the traffic reconstructionist report prior to providing further details.

Leadingham was taken to Community Hospital of Ottawa.

A female passenger, Caitlin M. Cameron, 17, origin unknown, was originally taken to Community Hospital of Ottawa and later taken to a Peoria hospital by helicopter.

Rod was pronounced dead at the scene by the LaSalle County coroner.