Macoupin Sheriff's Office, Coroner, Probe Death Of Man In Lake

BRIGHTON - The Macoupin County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Office are investigating the death of a man who was found deceased in a vehicle submerged in water in the 3000 block of Miles Station Road in Brighton on March 12, 2022.

At 9:43 a.m. on March 12, 2022, the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office responded to Miles Station Road in Brighton location in reference to a vehicle in a lake.

"Upon arrival, deputies discovered a vehicle submerged in the water," Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl said. "After removing the vehicle from the water, deputies located 31-year-old Kenneth Torrez of Brighton deceased inside the vehicle.

"Torrez was pronounced deceased by the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Coroner’s Office will be conducting the investigation."

Suggest a correction Prefer RiverBender on Google

Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

More like this:

Madison Sheriff’s Office/Coroner's Office Releases Identity In Cottage Hills Creek Death Case

3 days ago

Death Investigation Underway After Body Found in Cottage Hills

5 days ago

Wood River Man Charged With Escaping Custody, Striking Macoupin County Deputy

Apr 30, 2026

Madison County Coroner Releases Victim's Name In Fatal Alton Crash

Jun 16, 2026

Madison County Launches July 4 Traffic Safety Crackdown

4 days ago

 

• Most Popular

Two Drivers Hurt In Wood River Truck Crash

Edwardsville Church Offers Free Showers, Laundry and Meals

Man Killed In Illinois Route 157 Cahokia Heights Crash

• Top Stories

Alton Police Department Shares Safety Information for Fireworks on the Mississippi

Alton Nearing Gordon Moore Sinkhole Resolution, City Attorney Says

Storms, Heavy Rain Expected Thursday as Flood Watch Takes Effect

• Most Recent

Cambridge House of Maryville Celebrates 20 Years of Support

Two Drivers Hurt In Wood River Truck Crash

Alton Nearing Gordon Moore Sinkhole Resolution, City Attorney Says