Fugitive who ran from rural Hudson car crash still on the loose

Posted on September 2, 2021
On the sheriff’s department’s Facebook page, police released a new photograph of Brian Morgan, who’s wanted on several warrants in multiple counties. (Facebook/McLean County Sheriff’s Office)

By HOI ABC

HUDSON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Office said a man who fled apparently shoeless from a rural Hudson crash scene early Tuesday morning was still on the loose and might still be in the Hudson area.

On the sheriff’s department’s Facebook page, police released a new photograph of Brian Morgan, who’s wanted on several warrants in multiple counties.

Police also provided a description of Morgan, who’s in his early 40s, has brown eyes, very short hair, is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and about 150 pounds.

Sheriff Jon Sandage said the car in which Morgan was a passenger hit a utility pole just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at County Roads 2450 North and 1650 East. Morgan ran off without shoes, according to police.

Authorities said Morgan should be considered dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call 911.

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