Danville man dies as a result of traffic accident
A Danville man died as a result of a motor vehicle accident Wednesday, May 28, around 12:10 p.m.
'Danville Police responded to a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic crash in the area of South Gilbert Street and Bluff Street (State Route 1). Upon arrival, officers located 46-year-old Robert J. Wilson with severe injuries after striking a Honda CRV,' DPD Deputy Chief Joshua Webb said. 'Medical Personal arrived to render aid and the victim was transported to OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.'
DPD officers immediately began investigating the scene and were later assisted by the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Team and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
'Officers learned an 80-year-old Danville woman was traveling southbound driving the Honda CRV on Gilbert Street when she attempted to make a left hand turn onto Bluff Street,' Webb said. 'The victim was driving his motorcycle north bound on Gilbert Street when the Honda CRV turned in front of him and he struck the vehicle. The driver of the Honda CRV remained on scene and was uninjured. After investigation of the incident, the driver of the Honda CRV was issued a traffic citation for failure to yield right of way.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Denver Hairstylist Left Her Apartment and Vanished. Over a Month Later, Mom Fears the Worst: 'I Am Terrified' (Exclusive)
Jax Gratton, a 34-year-old hairstylist, was last seen leaving her apartment in Denver on Tuesday, April 15 More than a month later, her mom tells PEOPLE she's "terrified" that something awful has happened to her daughter "At this time, nothing has been recovered that indicates she has been harmed, however, her disappearance is being taken seriously," the Denver Police Department tells PEOPLEA mom's fear has reached new heights now that her daughter, a Denver hairstylist, has been missing for more than a month. 'I am terrified for my daughter,' Cherilynne Gratton-Camis, 60, tells PEOPLE. 'I just need to keep her face and her beautiful self out there until we find her.' Gratton-Camis has been actively searching for Jax Gratton, 34, since she was last seen leaving her Denver apartment on Tuesday, April 15. 'My fear is that somebody killed her,' says Gratton-Camis, who alleges that her daughter had been in abusive relationships in the past. 'That is my fear.' A Denver Police Department (DPD) spokesperson tells PEOPLE that officials are 'actively looking into Jax Gratton's whereabouts" and that "at this time, nothing has been recovered that indicates she has been harmed." 'This is a priority for our Missing and Exploited Persons Unit and they are working with Jax's family on this case,' the spokesperson continues in a statement. 'Her disappearance is being taken seriously by DPD.' Jax was last seen near the 4200 block of E. Iliff Avenue, police say. Friends and family told ABC affiliate KMGH-TV that Jax left her apartment at approximately 10 p.m. local time and told her roommate that she'd be out for about three hours — but she never came back. Gratton-Camis, who lives out of state, last talked to her eldest daughter on Friday, April 11, when Jax called to get the address of her 19-year-old sister Monroe, who is in college, so she could send her some hair products. 'She was absolutely beautiful, full makeup… and happy,' says the mom. 'She said she'd been super busy, but she would talk to me on Easter.' Nine days later, the promised call never came and Gratton-Camis grew concerned. On Easter morning, she called Jax and left a message. Later that day, she FaceTimed her and texted her about the holiday. 'I didn't sleep that night,' says Gratton-Camis, who woke up early the next morning and learned Pope Francis had died. When she didn't hear from Jax, who greatly admired the pope, she knew something was amiss — as did one of Jax's friends, who called Gratton-Camis. The frantic mom started calling hospitals and jails in Colorado. Days later, she still didn't know what had happened to her daughter. At first Gratton-Camis believed that Jax's roommate, who had last seen her as she was exiting their apartment, had filed a missing persons report. While the roommate did contact police, a report wasn't filed, so Gratton-Camis rushed to get one submitted — and by Wednesday, April 24, over a week after she was last seen, Jax was officially reported as missing. Even as friends and customers raised the alert in the following weeks — posting on social media and putting up flyers throughout the city — there has been little movement in the case and Jax's mom says that investigators have eliminated the 'short suspect list' she gave them. Gratton-Camis says that her daughter hasn't touched the money in her bank account — 'Jax works very, very hard and she would not have left with money behind,' she says — and that she also doesn't believe her daughter would have left her cat behind. Additionally, Gratton-Camis says it's out of character for Jax to stop communicating with her or Monroe. Despite Jax's struggles – she had been to rehab three times for drugs and alcohol, the last of which kicked her out because she's transgender, her mom alleges – the hairstylist was doing well before she disappeared. 'She operated a successful business,' says Gratton-Camis. 'She has friends that she has been friends with since middle school.' The woman donated her time as a stylist to unhoused people in the area and loved her family. Gratton-Camis adds Jax was an integral part of her support system when she was diagnosed with colon and breast cancer a few years ago. 'Jax would call me and FaceTime me… to put me in a good mood, do a dance,' her mom remembers. 'I could barely speak, but I could hit the phone and watch her do silly things to make me feel better.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a statement she wrote, Gratton-Camis describes Jax as a 'daughter of love' and a 'friend like no other.' 'An advocate with fire, driven by purpose, a soul full of laughter, and hands never idle,' Cherilynne continues. 'She lives with honesty, shined with truth, and is cherished beyond words.' Authorities urge anyone with information about Jax to call 720-913-7867. Her mom says she is at least 5 feet, 11 inches tall and could have a range of hair colors because she often dyed it. Jax's community has also created a website to assist in the search. Read the original article on People
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Dallas GOP mayor, new top cop buck sanctuary trend to ‘do what's right'
It's been nearly a month since Daniel Comeaux was sworn in as the new chief of police in Dallas, TX, where he is taking a different approach to immigration enforcement than his predecessor and working to align with the state's sanctuary policies. 'We're gonna do what's right. We're always gonna be there to help our federal partners,' Comeaux told Fox News Digital during an interview. Advertisement 'If there's a federal agency that's doing an operation, and they need our assistance, we'll be there to help them, as long as they're doing what's by the law, and they're doing it with respect and the right way, DPD will be there to assist,' he continued. Comeaux also has the support of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who said during a previous interview with Fox News that he would support efforts by President Donald Trump to deport undocumented migrants accused of violent crimes. 'Of course, we'd support that,' Johnson said during the interview. 'Of course, we'd stand by President Trump in an effort to get rid of people in our country illegally who have violent criminal records or who commit violent criminal acts here.' 4 Daniel Comeaux took his oath to lead the Dallas Police Department on April 11, 2025. City of Dallas Advertisement Texas has taken a hard stance against illegal immigration, particularly during the Biden administration. The state deployed authorities to its border with Mexico and took on a campaign of busing migrants to Democrat-run cities to bring attention to the flow of illegal immigrants into the US. Johnson, who has served as Dallas' mayor since 2019, made headlines in 2023 when he announced he was switching from the Democrat party to the Republican, explaining his decision in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, 'American cities need Republicans.' Dallas, one of the top 10 largest cities in the US, saw a significant decrease in crime after Johnson took office in 2019. According to the Associated Press, Dallas is the largest city in the US to be led by a GOP mayor. Advertisement Johnson told Fox News Digital in 2021 he attributed that success to three things — a strong police chief, having 'a budget that reflects public safety being your city's top priority' and ensuring there's 'community buy-in' for crime reduction. 4 DEA's Houston Division Special Agent in Charge Daniel Comeaux displays photos of a pill made by a drug cartel, left, and one made by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, right, during a press conference at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston in April 2023. Houston Chronicle via Getty Images 'Mayor Johnson has made public safety his top priority in Dallas, and the city has now achieved a remarkable four-consecutive years of violent crime reduction,' the mayor's office told Fox News Digital. 'The mayor supports President Trump's agenda for making America safe again and believes cooperating with federal law enforcement to stop violent criminals — particularly illegal immigrants who have no right to be in our city or in our country — helps keep Dallas safe.' Advertisement While Johnson made his position clear on immigration enforcement, his stance differed from former DPD Interim Chief Michael Igo, who previously said his department would not turn in or report anyone in the country illegally who calls 911 for help. 'The Dallas Police Department is not assisting any federal agency on detaining people that are either documented or undocumented in the city of Dallas,' Igo previously said to attendees at Familia Bethel Internacional church in Dallas, according to CBS News. 4 Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson speaks during an introductory press conference for the Dallas Wings' WNBA basketball draft selections Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Dallas. AP Igo also told the parishioners that federal immigration officials said no arrests or raids would be carried out in churches, schools or hospitals, although he did say that illegal immigrants with outstanding warrants were at risk of deportation. Comeaux, who also has a different take on the issues than his predecessor, said while he wouldn't necessarily call it aligning with President Donald Trump's agenda, he said his department would 'do what's right by law enforcement.' 'If we come in contact with anyone that doesn't have status, we will call the proper federal agency and let them handle it,' Comeaux said. 'We're not initiating any investigations. We're not initiating any programs. So everyone should feel free to go with their business as normal.' Comeaux reiterated that if any of theirfederal partners needed assistance in any way, they would be there to assist. Comeaux, who has been on the federal side of law enforcement for the past few decades, most recently served as the special agent in charge of the DEA field office in Houston. Advertisement He said one of his biggest focuses is working to get felons off the streets. 'Anyone that has a felony warrant, at any moment, know that we could be the ones knocking at your door. It might not be the mailman knocking at your door, it might be us. So if you have a felony warrant, we are trying to get you off the streets,' Comeaux warned. 'We'll get you to the necessary court that you need to be in. But we're very aggressive in getting anyone off the street that has felony warrants. We'll keep everybody safe here in Dallas,' he continued. Advertisement Comeaux added that another feature the city has in place to protect the public is a camera system. 4 Comeaux, who has been on the federal side of law enforcement for the past few decades, most recently served as the special agent in charge of the DEA field office in Houston. Dallas police department 'One great thing about Dallas is we have so many camera systems in place. We see what's happening across the city and everyone needs to understand that and know that if you're in this area, if you commit crimes in Dallas, it's very likely that we're seeing you, we're watching you, and we're coming to get you,' he vowed. Comeaux also issued a warning to anyone looking to bring violence to the city or break the law to think again. Advertisement 'Not in this city. I've been a crime fighter, I've been a protector for my entire career, ever since I was 21 years old,' he said. 'Pick another city. Don't come to Dallas, you're not welcome.' When asked what motivated Comeaux to leave the DEA's office and get back into policing, he reflected on an incident when he started his career as a Houston police officer at 21. 'I'll never forget those moments when I was working the streets, and I was able to really make a difference. I was unable to help an elderly person one day and that has really stuck with me for my entire law enforcement career,' the chief shared. Advertisement 'And I always knew I wanted to circle back to local law enforcement and I wanted it to be in a city that can really be influential throughout the entire United States and Dallas was one of those.' Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan, Louis Casiano, and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Major US city led by GOP mayor, new top cop bucks sanctuary trend to ‘do what's right'
It's been nearly a month since Daniel Comeaux was sworn in as the new chief of police in Dallas, TX, where he is taking a different approach to immigration enforcement than his predecessor and working to align with the state's sanctuary policies. "We're gonna do what's right. We're always gonna be there to help our federal partners," Comeaux told Fox News Digital during an interview. "If there's a federal agency that's doing an operation, and they need our assistance, we'll be there to help them, as long as they're doing what's by the law, and they're doing it with respect and the right way, DPD will be there to assist," he continued. Comeaux also has the support of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who said during a previous interview with Fox News that he would support efforts by President Donald Trumpd to deport undocumented migrants accused of violent crimes. Bucking Big-city Trend: Major Texas Cities Now Alerting Ice Of Illegal Immigrant Encounters "Of course, we'd support that," Johnson said during the interview. "Of course, we'd stand by President Trump in an effort to get rid of people in our country illegally who have violent criminal records or who commit violent criminal acts here." Read On The Fox News App Texas has taken a hard stance against illegal immigration, particularly during the Biden administration. The state deployed authorities to its border with Mexico and took on a campaign of bussing migrants to Democrat-run cities to bring attention to the flow of illegal immigrants into the U.S. Johnson, who has served as Dallas' mayor since 2019, made headlines in 2023 when he announced he was switching from the Democrat party to the Republican, explaining his decision in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, "American cities need Republicans." Dallas, one of the top 10 largest cities in the U.S., saw a significant decrease in crime after Johnson took office in 2019. According to the Associated Press, Dallas is the largest city in the U.S. to be led by a GOP mayor. Johnson told Fox News Digital in 2021 he attributed that success to three things — a strong police chief, having "a budget that reflects public safety being your city's top priority" and ensuring there's "community buy-in" for crime reduction. "Mayor Johnson has made public safety his top priority in Dallas, and the city has now achieved a remarkable four-consecutive years of violent crime reduction," the mayor's office told Fox News Digital. "The mayor supports President Trump's agenda for making America safe again and believes cooperating with federal law enforcement to stop violent criminals — particularly illegal immigrants who have no right to be in our city or in our country — helps keep Dallas safe." While Johnson made his position clear on immigration enforcement, his stance differed from former DPD Interim Chief Michael Igo, who previously said his department would not turn in or report anyone in the country illegally who calls 911 for help. "The Dallas Police Department is not assisting any federal agency on detaining people that are either documented or undocumented in the city of Dallas," Igo previously said to attendees at Familia Bethel Internacional church in Dallas, according to CBS News. Igo also told the parishioners that federal immigration officials said no arrests or raids would be carried out in churches, schools or hospitals, although he did say that illegal immigrants with outstanding warrants were at risk of deportation. Comeaux, who also has a different take on the issues than his predecessor, said while he wouldn't necessarily call it aligning with President Donald Trump's agenda, he said his department would "do what's right by law enforcement." "If we come in contact with anyone that doesn't have status, we will call the proper federal agency and let them handle it," Comeaux said. "We're not initiating any investigations. We're not initiating any programs. So everyone should feel free to go with their business as normal." Comeaux reiterated that if any of their federal partners needed assistance in any way, they would be there to assist. Dallas Police Won't Join Ice Deportation Raids, Interim Chief Tells Immigrant Meetings Comeaux, who has been on the federal side of law enforcement for the past few decades, most recently served as the special agent in charge of the DEA field office in Houston. He said one of his biggest focuses is working to get felons off the streets. "Anyone that has a felony warrant, at any moment, know that we could be the ones knocking at your door. It might not be the mailman knocking at your door, it might be us. So if you have a felony warrant, we are trying to get you off the streets," Comeaux warned. "We'll get you to the necessary court that you need to be in. But we're very aggressive in getting anyone off the street that has felony warrants. We'll keep everybody safe here in Dallas," he continued. Minneapolis Mayor Announces City Will Not Cooperate With Trump's Deportation Policy Comeaux added that another feature the city has in place to protect the public is a camera system. "One great thing about Dallas is we have so many camera systems in place. We see what's happening across the city and everyone needs to understand that and know that if you're in this area, if you commit crimes in Dallas, it's very likely that we're seeing you, we're watching you, and we're coming to get you," he vowed. Comeaux also issued a warning to anyone looking to bring violence to the city or break the law to think again. "Not in this city. I've been a crime fighter, I've been a protector for my entire career, ever since I was 21 years old," he said. "Pick another city. Don't come to Dallas, you're not welcome." When asked what motivated Comeaux to leave the DEA's office and get back into policing, he reflected on an incident when he started his career as a Houston police officer at 21. "I'll never forget those moments when I was working the streets, and I was able to really make a difference. I was unable to help an elderly person one day and that has really stuck with me for my entire law enforcement career," the chief shared. "And I always knew I wanted to circle back to local law enforcement and I wanted it to be in a city that can really be influential throughout the entire United States and Dallas was one of those." Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan, Louis Casiano, and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. Original article source: Major US city led by GOP mayor, new top cop bucks sanctuary trend to 'do what's right'
