Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in DUI accident near Bloomington

Posted on December 29, 2020
Stine’s blood alcohol level was not available. Police said they’re still investigating Stine’s whereabouts before the accident. (WJBC file photo)

 

By HOI ABC

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was jailed Monday night for felony drunk driving and other charges after his pickup truck struck a pedestrian who suffered life-threatening injuries.

The McLean County Sherriff’s Office said Randy Stine, 59, told a friend that he hit “something” while driving on Six Points Road just southwest of Bloomington about 6 p.m. Saturday.

According to our news partner HOI ABC, police said Stine initially drove off, but returned with his friend. He faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries in addition to aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm.

The male victim was found in a ditch on the side of the road. Sheriff’s Police said he suffered brain injuries, three broken bones in his neck, and broken ribs. He’s being treated at a local hospital.

Stine’s blood alcohol level was not available. Police said they’re still investigating Stine’s whereabouts before the accident.

He has to post a $5,035 cash bond to be released from the McLean County Jail pending a court appearance.

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