The Illinois State Police need the public’s assistance in a fatal hit-and-run investigation in Grundy County that killed a good samaritan from Galesburg on January 1, 2024. Destiny Dixon, 23, was one of multiple people who stopped to assist at an accident scene when she was struck by the suspect vehicle. Dixon was standing near the rolled vehicle when another motorist drove through the crash scene at a high rate of speed, striking Dixon and another male subject. Dixon later died as a result of her injuries. Destiny Dixon is the mother of two young daughters. Driving a dark grey 2010-2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor, the perpetrator fled northbound on Interstate 55. The Mitsubishi sustained significant damage to the front left corner, left side headlight, and left side mirror. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Cary Morin at 779-243-4770, or Grundy County Crime Stoppers at 815-942-6645. A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
