Dunn pleads not guilty to charges in fatal hit-and-run

Posted on February 13, 2015

Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges from an alleged hit-and-run that led to the death of Benjamin Allison in January. (WJBC file photo)

By Joe Ragusa

BLOOMINGTON – Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged fatal hit-and-run last month. Dunn, 21, entered the plea in court Friday to charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana.

Dunn is accused of hitting Benjamin Allison, 20, with his car while Allison was walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of College and Fell Avenues in Normal around 8:30 a.m Jan. 24. He's also accused of being under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash.

Dunn's next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, when a judge will listen to a request from his attorney to reduce his $75,000 bond.

Joe Ragusa can be reached at [email protected].

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