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Galesburg Man Killed in Accident Near Monmouth
A one-vehicle accident Sunday morning on the south edge of Monmouth claimed the life of a Galesburg man.

State police say the crash happened just after 6 a-m on U-S Route 67, just north of the U.S. 34 off ramp. Warren County Sheriff Martin Edwards said a passing motorist called 911 to report the accident. State authorities say a vehicle driven by 22-year old Matthew McLaughlin was northbound on Route 67 when it went off the road, through a grass median, struck a culvert, overturned onto the passenger side and ran into a cement overpass support. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Warren County Coroner Bill Underwood.

McLaughlin, who police say was wearing a seatbelt, died from injuries he suffered in the crash. No other injuries are reported.

State police say the investigation into the crash is ongoing. Assisting state police at the crash scene were Monmouth Fire and Rescue, the Kirkwood Fire Department/Central Warren Fire District, Monmouth police and the Warren County Sheriff's Department.
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