Danielle Fairchild News Today

More safety improvements will soon be in place at the busy intersection of College Avenue and Kingsley Street in Normal where an Illinois State University student died last year while crossing the roadway.

After Illinois State University nutrition student Danielle Fairchild died in November when she was struck by a vehicle while walking near the intersection of College and Kingsley, students are raising awareness for short-term measures now in preparation for more expensive and more long-term changes that are still needed.

There are new street lights in Normal where an Illinois State University student was killed after a vehicle struck her in late November 2021 as she walked across the street at College Avenue and Kingsley Street.

Normal Town Council member Scott Preston says the town should wait to see what needs emerge during the next phase of COVID-19 before deciding how to spend remaining federal relief funding.

The Town of Normal will study the intersection and crosswalk where an Illinois State University graduate student was struck and killed earlier this week. Danielle Fairchild,23, was hit by a motorist Monday evening while walking across the street at College Avenue and and Kingsley Street.

Update 12/01/2021: McLean Coroner Kathy Yoder is releasing the following additional information related to the...

A pedestrian was struck by a car Monday evening at the intersection of College Avenue and Kingsley Street in Normal. A 23-year old ISU graduate student, Danielle Fairchild of Normal, later died of her injuries.