The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Local News

October 28, 2008

ROUNDUP: Four hurt in Monday crash

DANVILLE — One person was hospitalized and three others treated following a two-car collision Monday morning.

Victoria Hill, 45, of Williamsport, Ind., was taken to Provena United Samaritans Medical Center with injuries following an accident at 8:07 a.m. Monday at the intersection of East Main Street and Bowman Avenue.

Hill was later transferred to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A spokeswoman there said Hill was listed in fair condition today.

According to police accident reports, Hill was headed west on East Main Street and had entered the intersection when a northbound vehicle on Bowman Avenue failed to stop at a red light and crashed into the side of Hill¡¦s vehicle.

The driver of the northbound vehicle ¡X Michael Heath, 18, of the 3000 block of East Main Street ¡X told police he has a history of passing out. A witness at the scene told police Heath was having a seizure following the crash.

Heath was cited on a charge of driving without proof of insurance.

Heath and two children riding with Hill also were taken to Provena USMC following the crash. All three were treated and released.

Here¡¦s a look at recent law enforcement calls:

Sunday:

ƒÞ Attempted burglary in the 900 block of Garfield Street.

ƒÞ Purse stolen at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Franklin St.

ƒÞ Window broken in the first block of Elizabeth Street.

ƒÞ Property damage in the 100 block of Edwards Street.

Monday:

ƒÞ A man arrested for criminal trespassing at Vine and Griffin streets.

ƒÞ Domestic battery in the 2700 block of Townway Street.

ƒÞ Prowler in the 400 block of South Street.

ƒÞ A motorized wheelchair and ramp stolen in a burglary in the 700 block of East Williams Street.

ƒÞ Forgery in the first block of Minnesota Avenue.

ƒÞ Domestic dispute in the 300 block of Spelter Avenue.

ƒÞ Counterfeit $100 bill reported at First National Bank, 421 S. Gilbert St.

ƒÞ Battery in the 1100 block of Moore Street.

ƒÞ Violation of the credit card act in the 300 block of North Washington Street.

ƒÞ Liquor stolen at Mach One, 510 N. Gilbert St.

ƒÞ Garage door damaged in the 100 block of Avenue A.

ƒÞ A man arrested for disorderly conduct at Catlin Grade School, 210 N. Webster St., Catlin.

ƒÞ $33 in gasoline stolen at Mobil Super pantry, 1212 N. Bowman Ave.

ƒÞ Street light damaged in the first block of Lynn Drive, Westville.

ƒÞ Identity theft reported along County Road 1150E, Indianola.

Tuesday:

ƒÞ A woman arrested for criminal trespassing in the 40 block of East Honeywell Avenue, Hoopeston.

ƒÞ A woman arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property in the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive.

Accidents involving tickets or injuries include:

Monday, 11:36 a.m. ¡X At Park and South streets involving Karen Cross, 47, of the 400 block of Outten Street, and Stephen Finch, 45, of Danville. Cross was cited for failure to yield.

Firefighters responded to the following calls:

Monday, 8:07-9:04 a.m. ¡X A vehicle accident at East Main Street and Bowman Avenue.

Monday, 8:37-8:47 p.m. ¡X A medical call in the 200 block of Ridgeview Street.

Monday, 11:57 p.m.-12:19 a.m. ¡X A medical call in the 1300 block of Williams Street.

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