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Pedestrian Killed in Washington, Illinois Truck Accident

1/19/2026

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A 63-year-old female pedestrian was killed after being struck by a pickup truck pulling a trailer in Washington, Illinois, on January 17 around 5:50 p.m. in the 2300 block of Washington Road.
Authorities pronounced her dead at the scene and did not disclose her identity.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
The East Peoria Police Department, along with other agencies, is investigating the incident.

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Story summary

A 63-year-old female pedestrian was killed after being struck by a pickup truck pulling a trailer in Washington, Illinois, on January 17 around 5:50 p.m. in the 2300 block of Washington Road.
Authorities pronounced her dead at the scene and did not disclose her identity.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
The East Peoria Police Department, along with other agencies, is investigating the incident.