Two Pittsfield students killed in Morgan County car crash

MORGAN CO. Ill. – Two Pittsfield High School students were killed and two other people were injured following a Saturday afternoon two-vehicle crash east of Winchester.

According to the Illinois State Police, officers with Troop 6 responded to the intersection of US 67 and Woodson Winchester Road just before 2:15 p.m. on the report of a fatal traffic crash. Two people were pronounced and two were airlifted to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield with injuries.

Pittsfield Superintendent of Schools Todd Fox confirmed Saturday night that the two students killed were Jesse Davidsmeyer, a senior and Joel Noble, a junior.

“As a school and community, we are in absolute shock and overwhelmed with grief,” Fox posted on Facebook.  “In the days ahead, we will have counseling and additional resources available at Pikeland for anyone in need. Students. Staff. Community members. We encourage our parents to talk with their children and reach out if additional support is needed. 

“Please keep the families of Jesse Davidsmeyer and Joel Noble, those who were injured, and all who are affected in your thoughts and prayers. I will provide further updates later. I love everyone so so much.”

This is the second fatal traffic accident involving Pittsfield students in the last four months.  

The intersection and roads were closed following the accident until about 8 p.m. Saturday. The incident remains under investigation by the Morgan County Coroner’s Office and the Illinois State Police.