A tragic incident unfolded on March 21st in Hanna City, Illinois, involving a dump truck driver who fled the scene of his own crash. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Keith Siegel, was found dead hours after the accident.
The details: The single-vehicle crash occurred late Friday night on N. Third Street. Witnesses reported seeing the dump truck in a ditch and Siegel running away from the site.
- Hours later, officers found Siegel, unresponsive, behind a dumpster on West Farmington Road.
- Investigation suggests Siegel may have hit his head after falling from a retaining wall during his escape.
- An autopsy is planned to determine the precise cause of death.
What's next: Authorities, including the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
The reason behind Siegel's decision to flee the crash scene remains unclear, reported 25News.
This incident highlights the uncertainties truck drivers may face on the road. The outcome of the investigation will hopefully shed more light on this unfortunate event.