Arrest made in ISU hit and run

Posted on January 25, 2015

The incident occurred on College Avenue near the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo)

By WJBC Staff

NORMAL – An arrest was made late Saturday stemming from a hit and run on ISU's campus.

A 21 year-old Normal resident was arrested Saturday after police received tips from the public and eventually tracked down the man's 1998 Toyota Corolla. The 20 year-old victim was found just before 9 a.m. on Saturday on the crosswalk of College Avenue, and was transported to Advocate Bromenn Medical Center for treatment.

A police investigation is ongoing.

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