BPD: Fatal hit-and-run suspect turns himself in

Posted on June 24, 2019
27-year old Jose Rodriguez faces multiple charges for allegedly driving a van that killed a motorcyclist in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The suspect from a fatal hit-and-run crash over the weekend has turned himself in to Bloomington Police.

Jose Rodgriguez, 27, of Bloomington, was arrested for allegedly driving a van that struck a motorcycle Saturday around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Macarthur Avenue.

The victim was identified as Corey Cotrell, 39, of Normal, who died due to injuries sustained during the crash, according to authorities.

Rodgriguez faces charges including failure to report an accident causing death, disregarding a traffic control device, and not having a driver’s license.

Rodgriguez is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday and the formal charges have yet to be filed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Steve Moreland at 309-434-2359 or [email protected], or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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