People v. Digirolamo

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Madison County, defendant, Jason Digirolamo, was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident involving death (625 ILCS 5/11 — 401 (West 1992)) and of obstructing justice (720 ILCS 5/31 — 4(a) (West 1992)). The defendant was sentenced to a term of 30 months’ probation. He appeals.

The facts of the case are steeped with tragedy. William Pranaitis enjoyed the serenity that accompanies the start of each new day. He routinely took long early morning walks. On Easter morning, April 11, 1993, before the break of dawn, Mr. Pranaitis visited his wife…