THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
On May 12th, 2025 around 1:42 pm, Danville Police responded to a report of a semi-trailer versus pedestrian traffic crash in the area of the 700 block of E. Main Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 51-year-old Danville man with severe injuries after being struck by the semi-trailer. Medical Personal arrived to render aid but unfortunately the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
DPD officers immediately began investigating the scene and were later assisted by the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Team.
Officers learned the victim was riding a pedal cycle on the sidewalk in the 700 block of E. Main Street when the victim lost control of the pedal cycle, fell out into the roadway, and landed underneath the rear of the semi-trailer as it was driving past him. The driver of the semi-trailer immediately stopped and requested police and medical assistance for the victim.
The identification of the victim is not being released at this time and is pending notification by the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office. The driver of the semi-trailer was not issued any citations and no other injuries were reported during this incident.
The investigation into this incident continues and no other information is being released at this time.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS
