In Peoria, Illinois, a court has convicted 45-year-old Christopher J. Shea of failing to report an accident that severely injured a man. The incident occurred on September 9, 2023, when Shea fled Firestone auto shop without settling his bill, causing the store manager to leap onto his vehicle to avoid being run over. The manager sustained a traumatic brain injury after falling off the car. Despite Shea’s claims of unawareness, witness testimonies contradicted his statement. Found guilty in a bench trial, Shea now faces the consequences of his actions as the community reels from the tragic event. The victim continues to cope with a life-altering disability.
