Crime & Safety
Boone County, IL Crash Oct. 11 Kills 20-Year-Old Rockford Man on US 20
Belvidere, IL – Authorities in Boone County have identified a 20 year old Rockford man who died after being struck by a vehicle along U.S. Route 20 early Sunday morning, October 11, as investigators c
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-13T19:51:38.554Z
Belvidere, IL – Authorities in Boone County have identified a 20 year old Rockford man who died after being struck by a vehicle along U.S. Route 20 early Sunday morning, October 11, as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
According to the Boone County Sheriff 's Office, deputies and personnel from the Boone County District 2 Fire Department were dispatched at approximately 2:38 a.m. Sunday to the area of U.S. Route 20 and Welty Drive following reports of a crash involving injuries.
20 Year Old Rockford Man Pronounced Dead
Investigators determined that a 2021 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 20 when it struck a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a news release issued Tuesday, October 13, authorities identified the victim as Deven P. Peterson, 20, of Rockford, Illinois.
The driver of the Jeep was not injured in the collision.
According to investigators, the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement.
Illinois State Police Assisting With Investigation
The Boone County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the crash remains under investigation with assistance from the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Team.
Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the collision, including the pedestrian's movements before the crash or whether visibility and roadway conditions were contributing factors.
No charges or citations were announced in the October 13 release.
Authorities Request Information From Public
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information that could assist the investigation to contact the Boone County Sheriff's Office.
Residents can call the Sheriff's Office at 815 544 2144 or Crime Stoppers at 815 547 7867 .
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not announced when additional findings may be released.