CHATHAM, Ill. – A tragic accident at a daycare in Chatham, Illinois, has claimed the lives of four young people after a car crashed into the building yesterday, April 28.
The victims of the accident were Kathryn Corley, Alma Buhnerkempe, Ainsley Johnson, and Rylee Britton, ranging in age from 7 to 18 years old. They were in and around the daycare when the crash occurred, engaged in their daily activities.
Outside the daycare, the community has gathered to mourn the loss, leaving nearly 50 bouquets of flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, and heartfelt signs.
Messages of love and heartbreak adorn the site, with the phrase ‘Chatham Strong’ repeated as a call for unity. Residents have been stopping by to pray and support one another, trying to process the unthinkable tragedy that has shaken their town.
As Chatham grapples with this devastating event, the community’s display of solidarity serves as a testament to their resilience and shared grief.
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