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Merit Hicks, 23, killed in pedestrian collision with car on North Vermilion Street in Danville, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:28am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, October 11, 2015

1 dead after being struck by vehicle in Danville

1 dead after being struck by vehicle in Danville Posted: DANVILLE - Vermilion County authorities say a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Danville on October 11. Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson says Merit Hicks, 23, was struck by a vehicle in the 2600 block of North Vermilion Street in Danville. This incident is still under investigation by the Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner's Office. Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:59 p.m.   We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved: 
Merit Hicks
Roadway: 
North Vermilion Street
City: 
Danville, IL
County: 
Vermilion County, IL
Area: 
Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL

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