A 68-year-old man, identified as Myron Beeler, died after a crash that occurred at Hancock County, Illinois, on Monday, May 25, at about 4: 11 AM. Authorities arrested a 29-year-old man, Joseph Krumey, in connection with the accident. He needs a drunk driving attorney due to the charges against him.
According to the Illinois State Police, Krumey, who is from Warsaw, was traveling north on Warsaw Road (Co. Hwy 32) and approached a curve. He lost control of his vehicle on the curve, causing it to run off the road. The car hit a ditch with a rock ledge and overturned.
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Beeler, also from Warsaw, was a passenger in the vehicle and died at the crash scene. Meanwhile, medics transported Krumer to a hospital in the local area. There, he received treatment for the minor injuries he sustained.
ISP, in their report, stated that they charged Krumer with reckless homicide, aggravated DUI, and fleeing the scene of a fatal traffic crash. There is no more information regarding the accident.
Leaving the scene of a crash is against the law. Motorists must never flee an accident scene, but wait until the arrival of authorities. If involved in an accident, call emergency response services if there is an injury.
Answer any questions officers ask accurately and detail what happened. Also, solicit for a drunk driving attorney‘s services if it is a DUI case. Leave only when the police give permission.
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