The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, confirmed the death of a 14-year-old male from Springfield who was transported by EMS to HSHS St. John’s Hospital after being struck by a motor vehicle while operating a bicycle.
The incident took place near the intersection of East Cook Street and Eastdale Avenue yesterday evening.
The victim, Quaneal Leone, was pronounced deceased by hospital staff at 6:45pm, shortly after his arrival to the emergency room.
An autopsy determined he died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the incident. The case remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department.
