Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Donna M. Julian

Gender : Female

Age : 68

Race : White

Date : 07/03/2025

Location : Intersection of Illinois 143 and Illinois Route 3

City : Wood River

County : Madison

State : Illinois

Agency : Wood River Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 3, 2025, a Wood River officer attempted a traffic stop, and the driver fled. Police chased the fleeing vehicle as it ran multiple red lights and crashed head-on into another car at Illinois 143 and Illinois Route 3. The bystander’s car went into a ravine and caught fire, killing 2 bystanders.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/wood-river-police-chase-crash-illinois-20421850.php
https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/07/03/2-dead-after-suspect-ran-red-light-crashed-into-their-car-wood-river/