Lyric Irby Obituary Peoria, Illinois: In loving memory of Southern Illinois University freshman killed in late Sunday crash

Family and friends continue to mourn the tragic and unexpected death of Lyric Irby of Peoria, Illinois.

According to reports, Lyric was involved in a road traffic collision from which she sustained severe injuries on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries.

Lyric was a freshman at The Southern Illinois University (SIU).

Further details concerning the circumstances surrounding the crash was not immediately released, as investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story.

Mental health support is available to SIU students through Counseling and Psychological Services at 618-453-5371. An after-hours support line is available at 1-833-434-1217.

Southern Illinois University is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.