Danville, IL – A death investigation is underway in Danville after a man was found unresponsive near a creek late Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers were dispatched around 4:22 p.m. Wednesday to the 400 block of East Williams Street, near Stoney Creek, after receiving a report of a man down. When officers arrived, they located a 45-year-old Danville man lying beside the creek. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police said they observed no visible signs of trauma or foul play, and the cause of death has not yet been determined. The department is awaiting autopsy results from the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office, which will guide the next steps in the investigation.
The man’s identity is being withheld until next of kin have been notified, officials said.
The incident remains under active investigation, and no additional details have been released as of Thursday. Police have not indicated whether weather, medical history, or environmental factors may have played a role in the man’s death.
Residents in the area reported seeing police vehicles along the roadway and near the creek shortly after the call came in, but law enforcement has not confirmed whether there were any witnesses to the initial discovery.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Danville Police at (217) 431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS. Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
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