Woman arrested and charged in fatal Galesburg hit-and-run

GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) — Galesburg police arrested a woman Thursday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run who died early this morning.

According to a news release from Galesburg police, the incident happened at 11 p.m. Thursday in the 3500 block of N. Henderson Street, when officers were leaving a fireworks display near Lake Storey.

Officers responded to the scene and found a man lying unconscious on the road.

Paramedics were then dispatched to the scene and immediately took life-saving measures. The victim was transported to St. Mary's Emergency Room, where he was pronounced dead early Friday morning.

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The victim was identified as Eric McKinney, 46.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect struck McKinney, who was riding a bicycle, with his vehicle and fled the scene. Police have not provided a description of the vehicle involved in the crash.

Police located the suspect and arrested her for leaving the scene of a fatal accident. She is currently being held in the Knox County Jail.

The identity of the suspect will not be released until formal charges are filed.

The investigation is ongoing. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.