Oquawka, IL – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a juvenile pedestrian injured in Oquawka Monday, prompting a multi-agency response and criminal charges.
According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Monday, December 15. Oquawka Ambulance, the Oquawka Fire Protection District, Burlington Fire Paramedics, and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene.
Investigators said a female juvenile had exited a vehicle and was then struck by a red Pontiac G6 as the vehicle drove away. The juvenile was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. No update on the victim’s condition was released.
Deputies attempted to locate the suspect vehicle in the area, and the Illinois State Police were requested to assist in the investigation. Authorities later located the suspected vehicle and its driver.
According to the sheriff’s office, Brittany J. Barron, of Oquawka, subsequently admitted involvement in the crash. Barron, age 30, was cited and charged in connection with the incident. Specific charges were not detailed in the release.
The crash remains under investigation, and officials have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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