The accident that killed a 31-year-old Kewanee man remains under investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Tyler Bliss was riding his bicycle southbound on Highway 34 south of Kewanee when he was hit by a vehicle allegedly attempting to pass him. The driver of the vehicle, Darren Chamberlain, was issued a traffic citation for improper passing. The Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office told RegionalMediaNews.com that additional charges are possible, but they won’t know until the crash investigation is complete. Darren Chamberlain may appear for a first appearance on the traffic citation on June 3, 2024, at 9 AM.
According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes: (625 ILCS 5/11-703) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-703)
Sec. 11-703. Overtaking a vehicle on the left. The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules otherwise stated in this Chapter:
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