Logan Adams, 4, killed in pedestrian accident on June 29 in West Frankfort.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:36am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, June 28, 2014

Police: 'Tragic accident' killed boy in West Frankfort

The investigation into the child’s death is incomplete. An Illinois State Police Crime Scene Team, accident reconstructionists from the Frankin County Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin County Coroner’s office were all on scene on Sunday and are aiding the investigation.

Boy, 4, hit, killed by car in West Frankfort

Police chief Shawn Talluto says Adams was among seven children on the road, and that all of them dispersed to both sides of the street when the car approached. But as the vehicle passed while traveling at 3 miles per hour, Adams went back onto the road and was hit.

Police in southern Illinois' West Frankfort says a vehicle has struck and killed a 4-year-old boy.

Authorities say Logan Adams died after the accident about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police chief Shawn Talluto says Adams was among seven children on the road, and that all of them dispersed to both sides of the street when the car approached. But as the vehicle passed while traveling at 3 miles per hour, Adams went back onto the road and was hit.

The driver has not been publicly identified.

Franklin County and Illinois state authorities are assisting in the investigation.

People Involved: 
Logan Adams

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