Peoria County, IL – A 32-year-old man was killed Thursday night after being struck by several vehicles along Airport Road near Monroe Road, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m. on October 16, 2025, after reports of a pedestrian hit in the roadway. When deputies arrived, they found the man deceased. Officials say the victim appeared to have been struck by at least one vehicle before others also came upon the scene.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the drivers involved immediately stopped at a nearby gas station and called 911. One driver reportedly told investigators they did not see the man in time due to darkness and his position standing in the roadway.
The Peoria County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name after next-of-kin notifications are complete. The man was believed to live nearby on Monroe Road.
Authorities said the crash remains under active investigation by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. No charges have been announced at this time.
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