Normal man faces multiple felony charges after an alleged DUI hit-and-run

Posted on December 1, 2023
Deonte Andrews faces multiple charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A 28-year-old Normal man faces a slew of felony charges after a hit-and-run accident on Thursday.

Last Thursday, Bloomington Police reported Deonte Andrews allegedly hit a 48-year-old man with his car in the 600 block of E. Locust St. around 2 p.m.

The man was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition.

On Friday, McLean County Prosecutors charged Andrews with aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) with a suspended license.

In addition, Andrew faces felony charges of aggravated reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and resisting arrest.

The accident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact BPD.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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