UPDATE: Pedestrian hit by multiple cars in Danville identified

Update on 5/3/2024

The Vermilion County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Offices have announced that the pedestrian hit and killed by multiple cars on Tuesday has been identified.

Coroner Jane McFadden identified the victim as 38-year-old Duane A. Beachy, saying he used to live in Humboldt.

The two Vermilion County offices are still investigating the pedestrian strike. Anyone who has further information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 217-442-4080 or Crime Stoppers at 217-446-8477.

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a pedestrian was killed after being hit by multiple cars on Tuesday.

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.

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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