Fayette County Coroner Receives Backup From Effingham Amid Surge in Fatalities
VANDALIA, Ill. — Wednesday proved to be a particularly challenging day for the Fayette County Coroner’s Office due to a sudden spike in deaths from a series of unrelated incidents across the county. As resources were stretched thin, the Effingham County Coroner’s office stepped in to provide much-needed assistance, highlighting a collaborative effort in times of crisis. The day began with multiple calls to the Fayette County Coroner, each case more demanding than the last. …