The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the death of two individuals involved in a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 55 early this (Monday 3/9)  morning. The incident occurred in the southbound lane near the Chatham / East Lake Drive exit. A 42-year-old female resident of Wentzville, Missouri, and a 51-year-old female resident of Girard, Illinois, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Autopsies are scheduled to take place today. The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The deaths remain under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Illinois State Police.  The identities of the victims have not been released.