Decatur, IL (February 25, 2026) – A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run accident on Tuesday, February 24, at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Eldorado Avenue in Decatur.
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Officers responded to the scene just before 2:30 a.m. after receiving reports that a vehicle struck a pedestrian. Authorities said an SUV was traveling east on Eldorado Avenue when it hit a 62-year-old Decatur woman. The driver left the area following the crash.
Emergency units arrived and found the woman seriously hurt. Paramedics took her to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment due to life-threatening injuries. Her current condition has not been publicly updated.
Later that morning, around 11:30 a.m., police arrested 36-year-old Darkece T. Johnson in connection with the collision. He faces charges including aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm, DUI, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and failure to give aid or provide information.
Investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured woman as she receives care and works toward recovery.
Available Legal Options After a Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Illinois?
In Illinois, a person hurt in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident may have the option to pursue a claim through the at-fault driver’s insurance if that driver is identified, or through uninsured motorist coverage if the driver is not located.
State law requires drivers to stop and give aid after a crash, and leaving the scene can lead to criminal charges. From a civil standpoint, injured pedestrians can explore insurance claims to address medical bills, lost wages, and other related losses.
Pedestrian collisions often lead to serious injuries because there is little physical protection in an impact. People may suffer head trauma, fractures, internal injuries, or damage to the spine. Some symptoms appear immediately, while others develop later.
Early medical evaluation not only supports recovery but also creates documentation that may connect injuries directly to the accident.
Insurance companies review medical records, crash reports, and witness statements when assessing a claim. In hit-and-run cases, uninsured motorist coverage can play a key role. A pedestrian accident lawyer can help explain how this coverage works, organize paperwork, and communicate with insurers.
Legal guidance can clarify what types of compensation may be available depending on the facts of the collision.
If you have questions after a pedestrian crash in Illinois, we can help you review your options. At Ankin Law, we have extensive experience examining injury cases throughout Illinois and explaining available paths forward.
We can outline how insurance claims and documentation may apply to your situation. To learn more, contact Ankin Law at (844) 600-0000 to speak with our team.
Note: We use outside sources such as news reports, police reports, social media platforms, and first-hand or eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen throughout the state of Illinois. We have not verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident. Please contact Ankin Law, LLC, if you locate any incorrect information in our post. We will correct it immediately or remove a post if requested.
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