The involved driver, identified as Robert. W. Butcher, 65, of Pleasant Plains, fled from the scene after the accident but has since been arrested
Sangamon County, IL – A New Berlin woman who was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Sangamon County on Saturday night has been identified as Maysa Davis, 35.
The Illinois State Police said the accident happened on Highway 72 near the New Berlin exit at about 11:13 p.m. on March 22.
Police reported that Maysa Davis was walking in the area when she was hit by an eastbound vehicle.
Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved driver, identified as Robert. W. Butcher, 65, of Pleasant Plains, fled from the scene after the accident.
Butcher was arrested by the police on March 24.
No additional information regarding the crash was provided.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Sangamon County, IL – A woman from New Berlin was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Sangamon County on Saturday night.
According to the Illinois State Police, the accident happened on Highway 72 near the New Berlin exit at about 11:13 p.m. on March 22.
Police reported that a 35-year-old New Berlin Woman was walking in the area when she was hit by an eastbound vehicle.
The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The involved driver reportedly fled from the scene after the accident.
The Illinois State Police are investigating the accident.