Lincoln and Logan County accident, incident and arrest reports

[September 21, 2009] 

Lincoln Police Department reports for Monday, Sept. 21

Accident on Sept. 15 at 3:58 p.m.; North Logan Street at Peoria Street

--Winston J.E. Bell, 17-year-old male, Mason City; 1999 Chrysler Sebring JXI

--Arturo Carrillo, 53-year-old male, Lincoln; 2006 Harley Davidson XI Series

Carrillo was traveling south in the 500 block of North Logan Street. Bell was traveling west on Peoria Street between North Sangamon and Logan and entered the intersection of Logan and Peoria. In order to avoid colliding with Bell, Carrillo laid his motorcycle down on the road, causing him to slide into the intersection. No contact was made between Bell and Carrillo. Bell fled the scene.

Carrillo said he had to crash his motorcycle to the ground to avoid a collision.

Witnesses said that Bell was traveling at a high rate of speed when he entered the intersection, and they didn't believe he stopped for the stop sign on Peoria Street at Logan.

Bell was eventually found. He said he was in a hurry when he entered the intersection. He said he stopped for the stop sign and did not see Carrillo coming. He entered the intersection and heard a screeching sound. He saw Carrillo crash to the ground and panicked, leaving the scene.

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Accident on Sept. 18 at 3:11 p.m.; Illinois 10-121, 25 feet west of North Elm Street

--Kayla P. Beights, 19-year-old female, Gilson; 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4

--Dolores A. Russell, 68-year-old female, Emden; 1997 Dodge Caravan

--John D. Radespiel, 42-year-old male, Lincoln; 1990 Ford Econoline E150

Beights said she was driving west on Woodlawn Road when she was distracted by looking at a vehicle that pulled in to a business location beside Woodlawn Road. Beights said that when she looked back at the road in front of her vehicle, she ran into the rear of Russell. Beights was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Russell said she was driving west on Woodlawn Road when her vehicle was struck from behind by Beights. Russell said that when her vehicle was struck, it was pushed into the rear of Radespiel's. Russell complained of neck pain and was transported by Logan County Paramedics to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Radespiel said he was driving west on Woodlawn Road when his vehicle was struck from behind by Russell. Radespiel also complained of neck pain, and he was transported by Logan County Paramedics to St John's Hospital.

A passenger in Radespiel's vehicle complained of a headache due to the accident. The passenger had a relative transport her to the hospital.

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Accident on Sept. 18 at 4:05 p.m.; Lincoln Parkway, 65 feet north of Woodlawn Road

--Unknown

--Thomas K. Leesman, 54-year-old male, Lincoln; 1990 Harley Davidson FXS Series

Witness 1 said he was facing east on Woodlawn Road, waiting to turn left and travel north on Lincoln Parkway. He said he saw Leesman travel north through the intersection of Woodlawn and Lincoln Parkway. The witness said a dark blue pickup truck was traveling west on Woodlawn Road, turned right and began traveling north on Lincoln Parkway. He said the unknown driver switched lanes from the outside lane to the inside lane and forced Leesman onto the raised median. The witness said Leesman was ejected from the motorcycle, the bike rolled several times and stopped on its side. The witness said the unknown driver did not stop and continued traveling north on Lincoln Parkway.

Witness 2 said she was traveling south on Lincoln Parkway when she saw a dark blue pickup switch lanes from the outside northbound lane to the inside northbound lane of Lincoln Parkway. She said Leesman had to swerve to avoid being struck by the unknown driver. She said Leesman went up on the raised median and was ejected from the motorcycle. She said the unknown driver did not stop and continued to travel north on Lincoln Parkway.

Witness 3 was facing north on Lincoln Parkway, waiting to turn left and travel west on Woodlawn Road. She said she saw Leesman travel north through the intersection of Lincoln Parkway and Woodlawn Road. She said that a blue pickup truck, which she thought was a Ford, was traveling west on Woodlawn Road, made a right turn onto Lincoln Parkway and traveled north. She said that the unknown driver went to change lanes from the outside lane to the inside lane, but Leesman was in the inside lane and had to swerve to the left to avoid being hit. The witness said Leesman was ejected from the motorcycle when it struck the raised median.

Leesman was transported by Logan County Paramedics to St John's Hospital. The unknown driver couldn't be located.

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• Barr, Luke A., 19-year-old male, Beason; arrested Sept. 19 on Seventh Street at Madison Street; Class A -- illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor

• Brannan, Craig A., 20-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 18 at his residence; Class A -- domestic battery; no-contact order applies

• Dorris, Benisha F., 19-year-old female, Belleville; arrested Sept. 18 at Walmart, 825 Malerich Drive; Class A -- retail theft

• Slayton, Thomas A., 17-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 18 on Seventh Street at South Madison Street; Class A -- illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, Class A -- resisting or obstructing a peace officer

• Trott, Kelsey M., 19-year-old female, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 18 at her residence; Class A -- domestic battery; no-contact order applies

• Tungate, Milburn, 59-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 18 at Mr. Lucky'ss Gold Mine; Class A -- domestic battery; no-contact order applies

• Willis, Andrel M., 20-year-old female, Joliet; arrested Sept. 18 at Walmart, 825 Malerich Drive; Class A -- retail theft

Logan County Sheriff's Department reports for Monday, Sept. 21

• Allen, Kristie A., 29-year-old female, Middletown; arrested Sept. 20 on 1550th Street at 100th Avenue in Middletown; Class A -- driving under the influence, Class A -- DUI above 0.08; $3,000, 10 percent

• De Los Santas, Robert D., 22-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 19 at 316 S. College St.; Logan County warrant, failure to appear, Class A -- possession of drug paraphernalia

• Hurley, Brittney T., 20-year-old female, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 20 on College Street at 10th Street; Class A -- illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, Class B -- possession of cannabis 2.5-10 grams

• Watson, Edwin J., 19-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Sept. 20 at 333 S. Franklin in Decatur; Logan County warrant -- failure to appear

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The public is reminded that anyone is presumed innocent until charges are proven in a court of law.

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