Bloomington man faces multiple DUI charges after hitting a pedestrian and leaving the scene

Posted on August 30, 2021
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Police report the accident occurred on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: IDOT/Facebook)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars in McLean County on DUI charges after authorities say he was involved in a pedestrian hit and run over the weekend.

On Saturday, Police responded to Six Points Rd. and Juniper Ln., around 9:30 p.m. for a motor vehicle accident.

According to a news release, officers Thomas Hall, 61, of Bloomington, was driving west on Six Points Rd. when he hit a 26-year old male.

Police report the 26-year old male was transported to OSF St. Joseph’s Emergency room with serious injuries.

During an investigation, officers learned that Hall drove off after striking the 26-year old male with his vehicle and allegedly did not report the accident.

Around 11:00 p.m., officers located Hall walking near Four Seasons Rd. and Ross Drive, where officers conducted a DUI investigation.

Authorities charged Hall one count of aggravated driving under the influence, one count of aggravated DUI causing bodily harm, and one count of failure to report an accident that resulted in an injury.

Hall remains in the McLean County Jail on a $20,000 bond.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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