A male driver would need representation from a drunk driving attorney to answer multiple felony charges emanating from a fatal hit-and-run accident in St. Charles, Illinois. The St. Charles Police Department charged city resident Andrew Jensen, 23, on Sunday, October 11th.
The suspect, who resides in the 100 block of South 13th Street, faces charges of failure to report an accident or death, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury or death, and failure to yield at a crosswalk.
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The police claimed Jensen drove a 2016 Dodge Ram through a crosswalk around 4 p.m. on Friday, October 9th. He struck a woman, identified as Helen Radnoti, 88, as she went through a crosswalk on North Third Street with her son.
The Chicago resident suffered significant injuries, and medics conveyed her to Delnor Hospital, where she passed away. The SCPD asked the resident’s help in tracking down the hit-and-run driver after he fled the scene.
Jensen surrendered to the police before midnight, about 8 hours after the crash. There is no additional information on the occurrence at this time.
A hit-and-run is a severe offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code. The law provides that when an accident occurs, those involved must remain at the scene, report it to the relevant authorities, and check for injuries.
If anyone suffered injuries, render assistance, and stay at the scene until first responders arrive. If the accident involves property damage, exchange contacts and insurance information with the other person involved, and locate them if not available at the crash site.
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