Paxton, IL – Ford County authorities have charged 18-year-old Veronica L. Matszewski with attempted first-degree murder. Court records allege that Matszewski tried to allegedly kill her uncle by hitting him with her car.
According to reports, Matszewski allegedly struck her uncle twice with the vehicle, leaving him seriously injured. He remains hospitalized as of Tuesday.
The investigation revealed that Matszewski acted intentionally, according to local officials. Witnesses reported that she drove at her uncle without warning, hitting him initially and then reversing to strike him again. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the events leading up to the confrontation.
Matszewski faces serious consequences if convicted. Attempted first-degree murder in Illinois carries a possible prison sentence of up to six years. Her case will proceed through the Ford County courts, with a preliminary hearing expected soon.
