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Livingston Co. man dies after losing control of his truck
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Wilfredo Pantoja, 42, of Cabery died Saturday night in a one-vehicle accident on Illinois 115 south of Kankakee, Illinois state police said.

Pantoja was driving his 2004 Ford F150 south of Kankakee County 7000 South Road at 11:58 p.m. when he lost control and drove into the left ditch, striking a guard rail and becoming airborne, the press release said.

The truck then hit a bridge abutment, overturned and caught fire. Pantoja was entrapped and was dead at the scene, state police said.

Agencies responding to the accident included Cabery Fire, Kempton Fire, Herscher Fire, Illinois State Police District 21 and Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department, the press release said.

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Gee-Safety Monitor wrote on Sep 26, 2007 6:30 AM:

" My prayers are with your family...may God comfort you all in this time of need. "

prayers wrote on Sep 24, 2007 3:53 PM:

" Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of this man. "

I'm so sorry wrote on Sep 24, 2007 10:30 AM:

" Pam and Alex and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please call. Marcie Olson "

nicholodianx4 wrote on Sep 24, 2007 10:14 AM:

" No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Pam and Alex and family. I know that we cannot be there in person with you, but we are there with you in spirit. Please let us know if we can be of any help or just to vent. Your son and you are like one of our family to us. Sincere condolences, "

Kriss wrote on Sep 24, 2007 8:13 AM:

" My thoughts and prayers are with this family! "
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