Pedestrian killed after being struck by ISP trooper in Springfield

Published
April 28, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Springfield, Illinois
a.m. on South Sixth Street at the intersection of Linton Street
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Springfield Illinois in Springfield, Illinois: A 45-year-old pedestrian named Charles Henderson was killed in a traffic accident involving an Illinois State Police trooper on South Sixth Street in Springfield. The trooper rendered aid, and the pedestrian was taken to a hospital where they died.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Charles Henderson Named in reporting

Original reporting

Pedestrian killed after being struck by ISP trooper in Springfield | Local News | newschannel20.com

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