Deana Viano Peoria, Illinois Pedestrian Accident: March 19, 2025 Incident Details

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 6:53 p.m., 66-year-old Deana Viano of Peoria, Illinois, was fatally struck by a white SUV at the intersection of Knoxville Avenue and East Orchard Place. The Peoria County Coroner, Jamie Harwood, pronounced Viano deceased at the scene following resuscitation attempts by bystanders and emergency responders. A preliminary autopsy confirmed her injuries resulted from blunt force trauma sustained during the collision.

The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The Peoria Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating the incident, though no charges or determinations of fault have been announced as of April 2, 2025. Knoxville Avenue, the location of the crash, has been cited in multiple recent pedestrian-involved accidents. Authorities urge witnesses to contact Traffic Unit Officer Jared Moore or submit anonymous tips via Tip411 or CrimeStoppers.