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Monee man dies after crashing into pole in University Park

Kenneth Meekma hit a pole in the 2500 block of Palmer Avenue.

By  David Struett
   
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A man died in a crash Feb. 18, 2020, in the 2500 block of Palmer Avenue.

A man died in a crash Feb. 18, 2020, in the 2500 block of Palmer Avenue.

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A 68-year-old Monee man died Tuesday after crashing a vehicle in south suburban University Park.

Kenneth H. Meekma hit a pole in the 2500 block of Palmer Avenue, according to a statement from the Will County coroner’s office.

He was pronounced dead about 6:30 p.m. in University Park.

University Park police, who are investigating the incident, have not released details about the death. A autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday, the coroner’s office said.

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