Madison County coroner IDs two victims in head-on crash; one funeral set
The Madison County Coroner’s Office has announced the identities of two Granite City residents killed in a head-on crash on Illinois 162 in Pontoon Beach.
Jody M. Rinderer, 47, and Victoria L. Goss, 32, both of Granite City died from injuries sustained in the crash at 7:36 p.m. on Sept. 19, according to a news release from Madison County Coroner Nick Novacich on Monday.
Rinderer was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado that collided with a 2017 Buick Enclave driven by Goss, the coroner said.
A passenger Goss’ vehicle was injured and taken to a St. Louis hospital. This victim’s condition was not available.
A GoFundMe page identifies this victim as Goss’ son and Goss’ obituary states she is survived by her son, Dean Tyler Anderson.
Rinderer’s truck burst into flames after the crash, according to the coroner. He was identified via a tattoo.
Goss was transported to Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and was pronounced deceased there.
The crash remains under investigation by the Pontoon Beach Police Department, Illinois State Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit and the coroner’s office.
Results of toxicology tests are pending for both drivers.
Obituary information
Goss, who was known as “Tori,” was described by her family as a mother who “loved” being involved with her son’s school life and extracurricular activities.
“Ambitious, driven, and a natural-born planner, Tori lit up every room she entered,” her obituary states. “She was bubbly, outspoken, and the kind of person who instantly became the center of attention — in the best way.”
A visitation was held Tuesday for Goss at the Irwin Chapel at 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City and a funeral Mass is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 2300 Pontoon Road in Granite City.
Rinderer was known for his “passion for horticulture, and the beauty it brought to this world,” according to his obituary.
“He loved working with his hands, which were rarely steady. He would jump at the opportunity to build or repair anything.”
A service for Rinderer will be scheduled for a later date, according to Central Cremation Center in Forsyth.
This story was originally published October 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM.