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Pekin Woman Struck And Killed By Vehicle

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A 55-year-old Pekin woman is dead after her motorized scooter was struck by a vehicle on Saturday night. 

Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said Jennifer Shindledecker was riding the scooter in the roadway in the 1500 block of Willow St. just after 9 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle. 

She was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:40 p.m.

The Pekin Police Department, Tazewell County Sheriff's Office and Tazewell County Coroner's Office are investigating. 

Tim was the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio. He left the station in 2025.