Pedestrian killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in rural Danville

Bradley Zimmerman
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a pedestrian was killed after being hit by multiple cars earlier this week.

The pedestrian strike happened in rural Danville on 2030 East Road north of East Voorhees Street. Captain Michael Hartshorn, the Sheriff’s Office Chief Investigator, said the investigation determined the male victim was walking in the roadway around 4:40 a.m. when he was hit by multiple vehicles. Hartshorn said there are no streetlights where it happened, the night was foggy and the victim was wearing dark clothing.

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One driver that struck the pedestrian stopped and reported the incident to law enforcement, Hartshorn said. A second vehicle that struck the pedestrian was located at 9 a.m.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity remains unknown at this time.

The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department asks that anyone with information about this incident, or the victim’s identity, call their Investigations Division at 217-442-4080. Tipsters can also submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-446-8477.

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