DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy struck, killed in line of duty to be laid to rest

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DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy Christina Musil, 35, was struck and killed by a drunk driver.

Hundreds are expected at the funeral Thursday for a 35-year-old DeKalb County Sherriff's Deputy who was struck and killed while on duty last week., 35, last Thursday was sitting inside her vehicle, parked on the right shoulder of southbound Illinois Route 23, when a single-unit Kenworth truck ran off the roadway for unknown reasons and struck the vehicle from behind.

Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyMusil was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries where she was later pronounced dead. Nathan P. Sweeney, 44, was charged with one count of reckless homicide and three counts of aggravated DUI causing death with Musil's fatality in the line of duty,Sweeney was also issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle.reported Musil leaves behind three children, ages 5, 11 and 12. Her funeral is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, with a public visitation from 10 a.m.

 

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