Wheaton Police Division, mom ask public for details about hit-run-crash that killed Paige Donahue

WHEATON, Unwell. (WLS) — Successful-and-run sufferer’s household is popping to the general public for extra details about her demise.

Paige Donahue of west-suburban Wheaton was struck and killed by a car on Roosevelt Highway close to Crest Avenue residence simply after 8 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2023, based on the Wheaton Police Division.

Traci Palucci, Donahue’s mom, made an emotional plea via a video launched by the Wheaton Police Division, urging folks with data to return ahead.

“In my daughter’s title, in Paige Donahue’s title, please make her tragedy include positivity,” Palucci mentioned. “I have not had sleep in so lengthy, however I do not care. I simply need – there’s nothing I can do to vary any of this.”

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Palucci described Donahue as a contented one who cherished to sing and dance as if nobody was watching. Donahue was alleged to be married in Might.

The evening she died, simply two weeks earlier than her birthday, the 31-year-old was sporting a brilliant pink jacket and was strolling residence after leaving a close-by 7-11, police mentioned. Police launched video of her on the retailer.

In line with the Wheaton Police Division, quite a few 911 calls have been made by passing motorists that evening, describing a lady laying within the highway. Good Samaritans stopped to render help, and Wheaton police and fireplace departments arrived on the scene.

“The place precisely she was struck, we will not inform for sure. Nevertheless, she was discovered between the 2 eastbound lanes,” Wheaton Police Chief Princeton Youker. “I am hoping someone goes to suppose again to Jan. 2, day after New Yr’s Day, and someone brings ahead data that may assist us transfer this case ahead.”

Donahue was transported to the hospital, however died of her accidents. Relations mentioned Donahue had epilepsy and was unable to drive, which is why she was strolling.

Donahue was lively in fundraising and was a fierce advocate for her neighborhood of “Epilepsy Warriors.”

“They left her on the street like she was an animal. We do not know if she was struggling. We do not know if – no one is aware of. Was she laying there? Did she want one thing? Was she in ache?” Palucci mentioned. “What if she wanted me? What if she wished me as a result of she was so scared?”

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The driving force within the hit-and-run didn’t cease, attempt to assist Donahue, or name the police, the Wheaton Police Division mentioned.

Palucci hopes that the motive force or individuals who know extra concerning the evening of the incident will come ahead.

“There is a void in our household. Each image any longer shouldn’t be everyone, it is not everyone,” Palucci mentioned. “It rips my guts. My life won’t ever be the identical. By no means. My household won’t ever be complete. By no means.

Palucci has a message for the motive force who killed her.

“Please, please do the fitting factor. I imply, for those who do not come ahead, you have to dwell with this. Hopefully, you could have a conscience,” Palucci mentioned.

Anybody with any details about this incident ought to contact the Wheaton Police Division at 630-260-2199 or suggestions@wheaton.il.us. Nameless suggestions will be shared at 1-800-222-8477.