Nightside Report Dec. 9, 2020: Woman dies following hit-and-run incident in Pontiac
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DETROIT – A 29-year-old woman has died nearly 48 hours after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Pontiac Monday night.
On Dec. 7, Vannessa Deanes was tragically struck by a Chevy Impala while crossing North Perry Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The driver fled the scene following the incident.
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On Dec. 7, Vannessa Deanes was tragically struck by a Chevy Impala while crossing North Perry Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The driver fled the scene following the incident.
Deanes was listed in critical condition Monday night, and ultimately passed away due to her injuries.
“Vannessa was very happy. Always willing to do whatever you ask her. She loved kids. She loved God. She loved her family,” said friend Janine Russini.
Russini had worked with Deanes for years at the Heritage Baptist Church, where she once helped out with children during Sunday school.
Medora awarded road funding
More Medora streets will receive much-needed attention in 2021.
On Tuesday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced 241 Indiana cities, towns and counties will receive a combined $101 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the governor’s Next Level Roads program.
That includes $179,316.73 for Medora. The town will have to provide a 25% match.
Jon Craig, business development manager for Midwestern Engineers Inc. of Loogootee, helped the town apply for the grant. He said Medora was awarded the full amount for which it applied, and he will check with INDOT to ensure the road projects all line up.