On April 6th, 2025, around 3:32PM, Henry County Sheriff Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 34 near mile marker 229.  After investigation it was determined the driver of the vehicle was traveling westbound on Hwy 34 when he went off the road to the right. The vehicle collided head on with a rock wall on the side of the road.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Vinny M. Mawete from Galesburg Illinois. He sustained minor injuries. Vinny was transported by Henry County Emergency Medical Services to Henry County Health Center where he was evaluated for his injuries.

Vinny was cleared by Henry County Health Center and taken into custody for Providing False identification information and given citations for Failure to Maintain Control, Operating Non-Registered Vehicle, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability- Accident, No Valid Driver’s License, and Open Container- Driver 21 Years Old and Older. Vinny is also under investigation for Operating While Intoxicated awaiting results from lab.