Traffic-Counter Killed on Farmington Rd

October 15, 2009

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By Eric Shangraw

Story Published: Oct 15, 2009 at 9:57 AM CST

Story Updated: Oct 15, 2009 at 6:43 PM CST

An employee of an engineering company studying traffic on Farmington Road Thursday morning was hit and killed by a motorist.

Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll says 28–year old David Kim of Chicago was pronounced dead just before six a.m. at the intersection of Farmington and Cramer Roads.

Kim was on the job as a traffic–count–collector for Terra Engineering out of Chicago when he was hit.

Ingersoll says Kim was standing in the west bound lanes. His pick–up truck with its flashers on was on the side of the road and Kim was wearing proper reflective clothing.

The coroner says Donald Young, Junior, of Avon was traveling eastbound on Farmington, went around Kim's truck and hit him.
The accident happened about two miles east of Farmington.

Peoria County Sheriff's Police are investigating. An autopsy is planned for Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday, Oct 21 at 7:44 PM Karen wrote ...

I cannot believe some of the comments that I see here. IDOT sent Dave out early in the morning to set counters out. They do this in order to prevent too much traffic. According to all news accounts that have been out David Kim followed IDOT procedures. It was IDOT who had him out there since 2:30am according to one mews source. His truck was blinking with its lights. THIS WOULD BE ENOUGH TO TELL A DRIVER THAT A WORKER WAS WORKING ON THE ROAD. The driver IGNORED it and caused Dave's death.

Sunday, Oct 18 at 9:43 PM jon wrote ...

Nones calling names I ride a motorcycle and I have a choice ! When it's 75 or hotter I don;t wear a helmet BY CHOICE !

Sunday, Oct 18 at 5:37 PM irritated wrote ...

Who's to say he was speeding or did anything wrong? I was always taught if a vehicle is on the side of the road I should move over as far as possible. I sure wouldnt expect someone from that vehicle to be in the opposite lane. This is just a tragic accident. People should not pass judgement on Don. He is one of the most caring men I know. I know he is hurting now along with the other family.

Saturday, Oct 17 at 11:13 AM Thank you Mr Anonymous!! From Mr HAHA wrote ...

Yes this is Mr HAHA back. Don't call me an idiot or moron. If there is no helmet law in IL, THEN MAKE ONE. What the hell is worse driving with no seatbelt or driving with no helmet? Which is more unsafe? Lets be serious people and stop acting like you all are PERFECT and don't make driving mistakes. I don't care how clean your driving record is. You've still make plenty of mistakes but just been LUCKY. Thank you Mr Anonymous for your comment.

Friday, Oct 16 at 2:39 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Which one of us has never disobeyed a speed limit sign? Which one of us has never merged without looking? While we pray for Don and Dave we should pray for forgiveness of our own misdeeds.

Friday, Oct 16 at 2:32 PM who asked you? wrote ...

some people should be required to pass a mental evaluation before being allowed to opine.

Friday, Oct 16 at 11:10 AM ? wrote ...

Many replies here say the work signs are up but no workers ? So they seem it's ok to speed because none is around ? USE YOUR HEAD PEOPLE !

Friday, Oct 16 at 11:06 AM Jon wrote ...

Mr HaHa Helmets are not required by law, Tickets should be wrote , fines high and people JAILED ! Accidents do happen YES .most can be avoided if people would put a foot a the brake instead of the gas pedal when workers are present !

Friday, Oct 16 at 9:36 AM sad wrote ...

I used to work with Don and he is like a big teddy bear with a very kind heart. This just goes to show you that bad things can happen to anyone no matter what kind of person you are. My prayers go out to Don and Dave's family and friends!!

Friday, Oct 16 at 9:31 AM anonymous wrote ...

There is no helmet law in IL, moron.

Friday, Oct 16 at 8:32 AM Mr HaHa wrote ...

Yea haha is wasn't a mccoy driving or any other elected officials son/daughter. Sorry for the loss and my deepest prayers but people cmon be serious. There will always be accidents and always be fatal crashes no matter how many police we put out there or how many tickets are wrote. I have a ? why don't the police write motorcycle drivers NO HELMET tickets?? They write a BUNCH of seatbelt tickets. Now which is worse?? Cmon cops write them NO HELMENT tickets if it is all about SAFETY.

Friday, Oct 16 at 8:19 AM Jon wrote ...

Why does it matter where the guy was from ? Watch the new's sometime WMBD has been running a report on SPEEDER"S all over town and these people drive 15 /20 miles an hour over the speed limit then wave to the camera as they drive by ! The city of peoria has a budget problem WRITE MORE TICKETS SEEMS TO ME IT"S NEEDED .... A man has died because some MORON WAS RUNNING LATE >>>>>>>>

Friday, Oct 16 at 6:12 AM TO PHIL wrote ...

Read it again- I said 40 in a 55 drives me crazy. I drive the speed limit too. Go ** urself.

Friday, Oct 16 at 5:30 AM Bob wrote ...

A BAD accident. Don't mean to sound hard hearted but one question . Why did the state send someone from Chicago clear down here to do this work? I just can't see the logic in doing that but thats the state for you.If it had been someone from this area doing the work they would have known how bad the people drive on this road.

Friday, Oct 16 at 5:02 AM Friend of Dave wrote ...

R.I.P. Dave. My prayers go out to the family of everyone involved. Those that knew him know that we lost a great person today.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 10:00 PM 2:26 wrote ...

Mike...that's old news. Let it go pal or seek help. Got an axe to grind do we? or do you like to rub salt in people's wounds? The shoe may be on the other foot someday.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 9:55 PM rae wrote ...

this accident happened about 50 feet from our drive way on 116 closer to downs school rd rather than cramer as the news keeps implying.. no maatter where it happened it was so heartbreaking for both families involved. a very sad accident....

Thursday, Oct 15 at 9:55 PM ??? wrote ...

Shut up Phil, you're an idiot. Everything is always the cops fault...This was a terrible ACCIDENT. Leave it at that. An unfortunate man lost his life and another no doubt feels horrible. Kids and adults both drive like idiots at any given time. The cops can't be everywhere Phil...And I'll bet you would be the first to whine about "speed traps" and "quotas" if you got a ticket for speeding.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 9:38 PM farmington student wrote ...

my question is why wasnt the guy who got hit also cautious it was dark out when he saw lights coming around the IDOT vehicle why didnt he step to the side of the road i do belive that both are in fault. in all construction situations there is always two people one to work and one to watch the same with most outdoor activities two heads are smarter than one and you got someone to cover your back but everyone does need to slow down

Thursday, Oct 15 at 7:01 PM family person wrote ...

Remember that the state don't have the money for more police.So the police out there isn't going to happen. My thoughts and prayers go out to both familys. God just wanted him home with him. People need to slow down and grow up.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:40 PM i am an adult wrote ...

My thoughts are with all involved. This is truly a terrible thing thats happened. Its funny how adults are so quick to blame teenagers when something bad happens. It happens time and time again in these comments. You see more adults driving like sh**. Lets not even start on old people. Where do you think teens learn to drive. By watching their parents. Children are very observant and at a young age too. Phil, shut up, speed up, or move over.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:37 PM ANNOYMOUS wrote ...

my thoughts and prayers go out to both people! this is a horrible accident!!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:24 PM anonymous wrote ...

i'm feeling so emotional, i thought when people capitalized to write IDOT, it seemed like an IDIOT to me.... anyhow, please pray for him and his family...thanks....

Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:09 PM anonymous wrote ...

I was good friends with David back in college. I would appreciate it if people stopped calling him an idiot worker. He was a kind, intelligent, funny (very goofy at times), and caring person. It's not his fault that he had to be out there at 5:30 AM. Please pray for him and his family, and all of us who loved him and were touched by his presence. Of course, also to Donald and his family and friends. Thank you.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:05 PM resident continued wrote ...

time like this! i will pray for all!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 5:58 PM Carol wrote ...

I live on Farmington, and some honk at me pass me when all I want to do is turn in my drive.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 5:47 PM Anonymous wrote ...

People really shouldn't judge other or assume they know what happened. This could have been anyone of us driving this road. It was really dark. Isn't a law that if we see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road to get over if you can? This was nothing more than a tragic accident. My heart goes out to both families. I know that the vision of this accident will be something that I may never forget.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 5:35 PM ed wrote ...

prayers and condolences to the family David Kim, with little police presence on 116 [6-8am 5-7pm] why observe speed limit, nobody will catch you

Thursday, Oct 15 at 5:27 PM Farmington Resident wrote ...

I live on this road just outside of Farmigton. I have called Peoria County to complain about people driving like idiots (and passing the bus as my children get on). The County officer that responded to my complaint said that since we are 20 miles from the jail we "get overlooked". While I appreciate his honestly but it irritates me as I pay taxes just like the people who live closer to the jail.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 4:10 PM just listening... wrote ...

Many of these comments could take a lesson in TEENAGER'S comment. Nicely written. Prayers to both parties.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 3:58 PM booster1 wrote ...

I drive 116 to work 5 days a week. It's like a nascar race. You get passed on dead mans curve and everywhere else. Jerk drivers, why don't you try getting up a little earlier and slow down. There is also never any police around to nab these dummies. I really feel for both parties in this tragedy. But rememeber, with the goofballs we have driving 116 every morning and evening,anything can happen.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 3:04 PM Dusti wrote ...

Dave was one of my best friends in college and we stayed in close contact since. He was a very intelligent and wonderful person to be around. I know his family appreciates all the love and support.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 2:56 PM Concerned wrote ...

This is not about teenagers....this was an ACCIDENT...they happen everyday. It just so happened that it happened on a road that a lot of us consider dangerous. NO ONE would expect a worker to be on the road at 6 a.m. in the dark....it was an ACCIDENT.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 2:48 PM Teenager wrote ...

I have a question? How did teenagers get brought into this? This accident had nothing to do with teenagers!! It's not always a teenagers fault, remember you to were a teenager!! People on theses posts drive me carzy, accidents happen, you were not there so don't judge someone unitll you know the facts!!!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 2:22 PM Phil wrote ...

Hey (SHUTUP) I bet that your one of the people that ride someone's a-- if they don't run faster then the speed limit. I drive the speed limit does that give someone the right to cuss me out because I don't drive like a fricking Idiot. 116 is a race track that needs to have cops on it all the time so we don't have the people passing four five six cars at a time at intersections and such. I feel for the both of these familys as this will be on there mind for along time. I HOPE THE COPS READ THIS.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:58 PM steen wrote ...

Don's car was just pulling into the drive way when i drove through. he was just being cautious, trying to "clear" the white IDOT van. not being able to see anything at that time of the morning and certainly not imagining that anyone would be in such a place (in the road)...in the dark. it's a tradgedy all the way around

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:48 PM Anonymous wrote ...

This accident happened right in front of my house. Donald the driver ended up in our driveway a little before 6 am scared to death that he had hit this poor man. He stayed in our driveway for about 45 minutes until a cop arrived to take his statement. He felt SICK to DEATH. To my knowledge he looked like a decent man that did not see the IDOT worker in the road. My heart goes out to both. A tragic incedent! There were no signs up that there was a worker ahead.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:42 PM shut up wrote ...

Reading the comments that are posted just drives me nuts. I too travel this road 6 days a wk twice a day. But guess what you drive anywhere there is a risk. And this was not a high school kid who hit this young man. I too on my way to work may pass, if you cant atleast go the speed limit get the frick out of the way. Those people can just as easily cause an accident. 40 in a 55 makes me crazy. Pray for both families involved. THATS WHAT IS IMPORTANT HERE. Yes both. People can be such jerks.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:29 PM Family in Area wrote ...

I am so sorry to hear about this. I have family that live in Frmington. It is a nightmare to drive to see them with all of violations going on. But a minor fact is that a ticket wont always solve the problem. I know plenty of people who pay it and keep going. Either they learn or dont.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:26 PM Mike wrote ...

Good thing it wasn't tyler mccoy driving, we would have never heard about it then

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:23 PM sassy wrote ...

probly texting

Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:16 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My sympathy and prayers to the family on the loss of their loved one. Such a tragedy!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:59 PM Dave D wrote ...

karen wrote, "i too have had people give me the finger while passing me or honk and cuss me for not pulling out onto the highway faster." Maybe you should not pull onto the highway in front of others. This happens to me every morning on that road. I drive the speed limit, but have to stomp onthe brakes to slow down to 20-30 mph because someone just blatantly pulls out right in front of me. I hate that road!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:45 PM topdog2 wrote ...

It all starts with the young drivers, BUT, here is what you see from the 20-30X year old drivers, they show the younger drivers, hey act stupid, drive fast, talk on the celphone, don't stop at Stop Signs, and it goes on, SO WHY THE Hxxx, do you think the High School kids are going to be different. Yes, this accident will cause him to loose his license or should, and carry a fine. Does that fix the problem, no way, Dad pays the fine, youg lad rides to school with his other idiot driving buddy's.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:30 PM Live in the area wrote ...

The driver was an adult. The speed limit is 55. There are no reduce speed signs there.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:23 PM D wrote ...

these young kids need to learn how to drive more cautiously. He shouldnt have a lisence if he is not going to obey the laws!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:19 PM Anonymous wrote ...

good reason to slow down...

Thursday, Oct 15 at 12:03 PM Jenn wrote ...

I travel 116 twice a day Monday thru Friday. My biggest fear is being in a head-on. The construction has been going on for months out that way with signs up and no workers. Doesn't Matter!!! Slow the frick down!! There are a whole new group of teenage drivers making their way to Farmington HS and they don't get it yet. Along with the deer crossing!! But that is another story!!

Thursday, Oct 15 at 11:32 AM Live in the area wrote ...

No one in their right mind would stand on Farmington road at 5:45 AM in the dark and rain. The signage in that area has been up for weeks with no workers around. It looked like it was just left there. Yellow flashers are for caution not "stop" or "worker ahead". The kid should have been paying more attention to his actions on such a bussy road.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 11:26 AM karen wrote ...

i travel this road every morning 6 days a week. people are always passing in no passing zones and driving at very high rates of speed. i too have had people give me the finger while passing me or honk and cuss me for not pulling out onto the highway faster.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 11:17 AM joel wrote ...

all the sorrys in this world isnt going to bring this poor guy back.he did everything he should of done and still gets killed.if donald would have just slowed down and pay attention this young man would still be here.crying shame....prayers for him and family..

Thursday, Oct 15 at 10:52 AM Bartonville Resident wrote ...

And people wonder why hitting a worker is such a big fine. PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE. The poor guy was wearing and doing everything he was supposed to. My prayers to his family.

Thursday, Oct 15 at 10:50 AM phil wrote ...

My prayers go out to this family and love ones. This section of road from Farmington to Peoria is nightmare for people that try and observe the speed limit. I have had people lay on there horns and cuss me out because i wouldn't fo faster or they ride as close as they can get. I think it's time that the state and county police start patroling and writing tickets in this area. I've also had young kids pass me on this road going at least 70 mph. We need more police patrols and (MORE TICKETS)

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