Will County dispatcher dies in I-55 crash: 'Rest easy Missi'

Illinois 911 dispatcher killed in car crash remembered for confidence

A Will County dispatcher died after a car crash on Interstate 55 over the weekend. She was identified as 26-year-old Melissa Prosser, of Bourbonnais.

CHANNAHON, Ill. - A Will County dispatcher died after a car crash on Interstate 55 over the weekend.

What we know:

The crash happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the southbound lanes of I-55 near milepost 246 in Channahon.

One of the drivers was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center, where she died an hour later. She was identified as 26-year-old Melissa Prosser, of Bourbonnais, by the Will County Coroner's Office.

Prosser, who went by "Missi," worked at WESCOM, the Western Will County Communication Center Emergency Dispatch.

What they're saying:

The dispatch center issued a statement after her death: 

"Missi was a wonderful person who displayed a passion for helping others, and quickly became a valued member of the WESCOM family.

"Words cannot adequately describe our feelings right now and our condolences are with her family and friends. To say she will be missed would be an understatement.

"Rest easy Missi, we have the watch from here."

The Bourbonnais community is mourning the loss of and remembering her for her confidence, energy and the impact she left on those around her.

"Whenever she walked through the door, she looked like she was walking on a Victoria’s Secret runway because she walked with confidence and carried herself with confidence," said Mike Neumann, owner of Fit Body U.

Prosser was a longtime member of Fit Body U in Bourbonnais, joining in 2014 and quickly becoming part of the gym’s community.

"She had a 75-25 rule where she listens 75% of the time and talks 25% of the time," Neumann said. "So I made that sign up, and I remind myself of that now, to listen more."

Neumann said her absence is deeply felt.

"When I said we lost a light, we really lost a light," he said. "She was loyal and stuck around, so to not see her anymore, a light is definitely out."

What's next:

Illinois State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.