Hit-and-run victim in critical condition

A Charleston resident is facing a series of charges following a car accident on Sunday morning in which he struck a pedestrian and left the scene of the accident.

Charles I. Wilson, 22, of Litchfield, struck Abby L. Irvine, 22, of Grayville at 1:10 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of First Street and Pierce Avenue. Irvine is at Carle Foundation hospital in Champaign-Urbana and is listed in critical condition.

Wilson is being charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury, failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care.

Wilson was released from the Coles County jail Sunday on $5,000 bond, with 10 percent applicable.

The case is under investigation by the Coles County State’s Attorney.