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Man Faces Multiple Charges for Hit and Run Accident

 

Levi J. Stewart- Photo LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office

STREATOR – A Streator man faces multiple charges including a hit and run, Sunday in Streator. The Streator Police were originally called for a hit and run accident Sunday night, when they learned 18-year-old Levi J Stewart supposedly struck an unoccupied vehicle in the 1500 block of N. Sterling Street. Strewart allegedly left the scene and was later seen in the area. Officers reported to have attempted to stop the vehicle, which then fled, ensuing a pursuit. Officials say the pursuit ended when Strewart fled the vehicle on foot and was apprehended by the Streator Police K9. The vehicle Stewart was driving was reported to have been stolen. Stewart is facing multiple charges including a DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing and resisting arrest. Stewart was transfered to the LaSalle County Jail with bond yet to be set.

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