Effingham Hit-and-Run Suspect Named by State Police: Investigation Continues

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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police have named a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Effingham that left a woman hospitalized last month. The victim continues her journey toward recovery.

Authorities reported that on the night of September 28, 26-year-old Mia Hayden from Altamont was on her way home from work when a golf cart collided with her vehicle. The driver of the golf cart fled the scene immediately thereafter.

Hayden suffered injuries that required her to be transported to a local hospital, from where she was subsequently airlifted to Carle Hospital for further treatment. The State Police have identified 39-year-old Dustin Brown of Effingham as the suspect in this incident and have filed charges against him.

Hayden’s family expressed that their current focus is on moving forward during this challenging time.

“We’ve been home for a little while now,” said Hayden’s stepfather Brant Nohren. “We’re having to do some adjustments due to the injuries she sustained. And as far as her health goes, she’s doing fairly well, but we still have a real long road ahead for full recovery.”

The family said they’re still traveling to-and-from Carle for treatment for Hayden and that they’re happy the investigation is progressing.