Paige Donahue : Batavia Woman Identified as Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run – Shaw Local

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Batavia woman hit-and-run accident
2. Wheaton fatal car crash 2023

A Batavia woman has been identified as the driver in a 2023 fatal accident on Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, authorities said. Tarra Fiedler, 31, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, according to a Wheaton police department news release. Paige Donahue, 31, was struck and killed by a car in the eastbound lanes of Roosevelt Road near Crest Street. Wheaton police detectives have investigated the crash for the past 16 months and identified the alleged involved vehicle as a Hyundai Tucson and the alleged driver as Fielder. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office conducted a thorough review, and no additional charges will be pursued at this time.

1. Wheaton hit-and-run accident driver identified
2. Batavia woman linked to fatal Wheaton hit-and-run

The Tragic Accident in Wheaton, Batavia Woman Identified as Driver

In a heartbreaking incident that occurred on Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, a Batavia woman has been identified as the driver responsible for a fatal accident that took place in 2023. Tarra Fiedler, 31, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, according to a Wheaton police department news release.

The Incident

The tragic event unfolded shortly after 8 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2023, when Paige Donahue, 31, was struck and killed by a car in the eastbound lanes of Roosevelt Road near Crest Street. Shockingly, the driver of the vehicle did not stop after fatally hitting Donahue, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.

The Investigation

Over the past 16 months, Wheaton police detectives have tirelessly investigated the crash, but initial public appeals for assistance yielded no additional leads in identifying the vehicle and driver involved. However, recent breakthroughs in the investigation have shed light on the tragic incident.

The Breakthrough

In a recent turn of events, Wheaton detectives made significant progress in the case after receiving results from electronic search warrants and conducting an advanced analysis of physical evidence left at the scene by the vehicle involved. This comprehensive investigation led to the identification of the alleged vehicle as a Hyundai Tucson and the driver as Fielder.

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Cooperation and Resolution

Fiedler, the alleged driver, cooperated with detectives and provided a statement with additional details surrounding the night of the fatal crash. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office conducted an extensive review of the facts and circumstances, including Fiedler’s statement and the evidence gathered during the investigation. As a result, no additional criminal charges will be pursued at this time.

The identification of the driver and resolution of the case bring some closure to the tragic incident that unfolded on Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, highlighting the importance of thorough investigations and cooperation in seeking justice for those impacted by such devastating events.