Accident News | Decatur, Illinois
A 22-year-old motorcyclist, Brylan Lee Williams, was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a white SUV in Decatur, Illinois, on Sunday evening. According to the Decatur Police Department, the collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Cantrell Street and South Franklin Street. Williams was riding north on South Franklin Street when a westbound SUV stopped at a stop sign on East Cantrell Street before turning right onto South Franklin Street and striking the motorcycle.
Police said the SUV driver left the scene without stopping. Williams was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators later located the white SUV in the 300 block of South Main Street. The Decatur Police Department’s Fatal Accident Investigation Team continues to investigate the crash, and no charges have been announced. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact police at 217-424-2711.
Source: Fox Illinois
At Phillips Law Offices, we extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of Brylan Lee Williams. Hit-and-run crashes can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. When a fatal collision occurs, determining how the crash happened and identifying the responsible party can be important steps toward accountability. An experienced Illinois wrongful death lawyer can help families understand their legal options and pursue compensation when permitted under Illinois law.