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One person killed in downtown Peoria crash

A man is dead after a crash that happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Glen Oak and Spalding.

Police responded to the scene around 3:40 p.m. regarding a crash involving two vehicles. One of the vehicles rolled over, ejecting the driver. Brian Koch, 39, of Peoria, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Peoria County Coroner. He was pinned under his vehicle after being ejected as the vehicle rolled several times.

The driver of the second vehicle was taken to OSF HealthCare for minor injuries.

Jody Holtz was WCBU's assistant program and development director. She left the station in 2025.