Ebony Calvillo Killed in Hampshire Hit-and-Run Accident
Marcos Moreno charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash on Route 20
Ebony Calvillo, 27, of Hampshire, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Route 20 between Big Timber and Gast roads in Hampshire, Illinois, on July 6, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.
Marcos Moreno, 61, of Aurora, faces felony charges including leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death and obstructing justice. Prosecutors allege the driver struck the bicyclist with a 1994 Chevy pickup truck and fled without rendering aid. Investigators discovered the damaged pickup was temporarily hidden in a parking lot before being towed to the suspect's residence. Hampshire police located the vehicle during their subsequent search.
Paramedics pronounced Calvillo dead at the scene. The Kane County Coroner's Office confirmed she died from injuries sustained in the collision.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
The crash remains under investigation.
How do criminal charges impact the civil case against Moreno?
The arrest of a suspect provides grieving families with a clear path toward accountability.
While the criminal justice system penalizes the driver for fleeing the scene and obstructing justice, civil claims operate independently to address the financial and emotional toll.
Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal, said, "Delayed identification of fleeing motorists extends investigations for months and sometimes years after fatal hit-and-run collisions. Without knowing which vehicle or driver caused injuries, investigators struggle to gather complete evidence or determine fault."
"An attorney can coordinate systematic witness interviews, review available dashcam footage, and work with reconstruction experts while evidence remains accessible. Legal professionals keep cases moving forward even when initial identification efforts stall," added Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News.
Why are hit-and-run deaths increasing in Illinois?
Hit-and-run collisions represent a growing crisis on state roadways. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit-and-run crashes caused 2,872 deaths nationwide in 2023, accounting for 7% of all traffic fatalities.
When a driver attempts to conceal evidence, as alleged in this incident, it complicates the immediate aftermath for the victim's family.
Illinois wrongful death statute
Under 740 ILCS 180, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. Illinois applies modified comparative fault (50% bar). The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of society, and grief.
"Law enforcement officers interview eyewitnesses as quickly as possible while memories of the traumatic event remain fresh. Detailed statements help reconstruct key moments leading up to the collision," said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
Formica, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News, noted, "An attorney assists affected families by re-interviewing key witnesses, preventing crucial testimony from fading or changing over time as claims proceed."