Coroner identifies man killed in car, truck crash in Rock Island County

Brenton G. Collins of Seaton, Illinois, died.
Published: Jun. 1, 2026 at 7:42 AM CDT|Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM CDT

TAYLOR RIDGE, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson said a 38-year-old man was killed in a crash near Taylor Ridge on Sunday night.

Brenton G. Collins of Seaton, Illinois, died after the crash at 134th Avenue West and 105th Street West near Taylor Ridge, Gustafson said.

The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection, commonly known as Crawford’s Corner, according to the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said a car was hit by a truck, and the driver of the car died at the scene.

The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.