KENDALL COUNTY, IL – An Illinois man has been arrested and charged for hitting and killing a former Eastern Michigan softball player with his van.
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is crediting public help in finding and charging Nehemiah Williams, 38, of Aurora, Illinois with multiple crimes after the silver 2006 Chrysler Pacifica he was driving hit and killed Amanda Stanton, 26, near Plainfield Road and Plainsman Court in Oswego Township around 2:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 24.
Williams was charged by the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office with the following crimes on Friday, June 29: Reckless Homicide, a class 3 felony; Leaving the Scene of Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Death, a class 1 felony; and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Drivers License, a class 4 felony.
Former Eastern Michigan softball standout killed in hit-and-run crash
Stanton, of Lockport, Illinois. was a First Team All Mid-American Conference infielder for the Eagles during the 2013 season. She had served as the head softball coach at Oswego High School for three years prior to her tragic death.
“The partnership between the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and the community we serve has proven to be invaluable,” a press release reads. “When members of the public take the time to assist us and work with law enforcement, it enables us to provide better services and results to the community we serve.”
“We would like to thank the community for your vigilance and encourage you to continue your support of law enforcement in helping to keep our communities safe.”
In addition to the public, the Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies was assisted by the Kendall County Major Crimes Task Force, Oswego Police Department, Yorkville Police Department, Plano Police Department, Plainfield Police Department, Montgomery Police Department, Illinois State Police, Kendall County Criminal Intelligence Team, Kendall County Auxiliary Unit, and the Kendall County Highway Department.