A Hillsboro woman is dead after a hit-and-run incident took place in Montgomery County on Wednesday evening. A vehicle driven by 28-year-old Miranda J. Davidson of Irving, Illinois was traveling westbound on Illinois Route 16 .10 mile west of Grandpoint Avenue in Montgomery County. 24-year-old Bethany A. Dixon of Hillsboro was walking in the same location and was struck by Davidson. Davidson left the scene of the crash without stopping.  She later returned and reported the crash. Davidson was rushed to a local area hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. 

The roadway was closed for about 4 hours for the investigation which was conducted by the Illinois State Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit and ISP Zone 6. On Friday the office of Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti charged Davidson with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in death.  This is a class 2 felony. Her bond was set by the court at $100,000 with 10% to apply.