The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney filed felony charges Friday against a Carterville woman who allegedly caused a traffic accident, injuring the driver and a passenger in the other vehicle, abandoned her injured daughter at a gas station and fled the scene.
Shayla Kay Louise Tilton (DOB 1994) was charged with two felonies, endangering the welfare of a child and leaving the scene of a crash and two misdemeanors, driving while suspended and operating the vehicle of another knowing the owner hasn't maintained financial responsibility.
From the probable cause statement:
Blvd. and S. Schifferdecker Ave. In reference to an injury motor vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, officers observed a red Toyota Grand Highlander occupied by Frank Tisdale (driver) and Patricia Tisdale (passenger). Both occupants sustained serious injuries and were transported by METS ambulance to Freeman Hospital for treatment.
The second involved vehicle, a tan Lincoln MKX, was located abandoned at the scene. A juvenile
passenger, identified as J1, was located nearby. J 1 stated she had been a passenger in the Lincoln MKX, which was being operated by her mother, Shayla Tilton.
The second involved vehicle, a tan Lincoln MKX, was located abandoned at the scene. A juvenile
passenger, identified as J1, was located nearby. J 1 stated she had been a passenger in the Lincoln MKX, which was being operated by her mother, Shayla Tilton.
J 1reported she did not know the events leading up to the crash, but stated that following the collision, Tilton exited the vehicle with her, walked to a nearby gas station, and then left J 1behind before fleeing the area. J 1 was observed to have injuries to her lower torso and face.
Officers obtained video surveillance from the Mac Stop gas station, which showed Tilton operating the Lincoln MKX southbound on S. Schifferdecker Ave. The video showed Tilton fail to stop for a steady red traffic signal, entering the intersection and striking the passenger side of the Toyota Grand Highlander. The impact caused the Toyota to roll before coming to rest upright.
Officers obtained video surveillance from the Mac Stop gas station, which showed Tilton operating the Lincoln MKX southbound on S. Schifferdecker Ave. The video showed Tilton fail to stop for a steady red traffic signal, entering the intersection and striking the passenger side of the Toyota Grand Highlander. The impact caused the Toyota to roll before coming to rest upright.
The video further confirmed that Tilton fled the scene on foot after leaving the juvenile at the gas station.
Further investigation revealed that Shayla Tilton's driving privileges were suspended at the time of the
crash. Tilton fled the scene prior to officer arrival and has not been located at this time. No proof of
insurance was provided, and no valid insurance information was located for the Lincoln MKX.
Frank Tisdale advised he wished to pursue charges and was found to have serious injuries, including
four fractured ribs and a right-sided pneumothorax. Patricia Tisdale was also found to have serious
injuries, including a brain bleed, liver and spleen lacerations, and shoulder injuries.
Further investigation revealed that Shayla Tilton's driving privileges were suspended at the time of the
crash. Tilton fled the scene prior to officer arrival and has not been located at this time. No proof of
insurance was provided, and no valid insurance information was located for the Lincoln MKX.
Frank Tisdale advised he wished to pursue charges and was found to have serious injuries, including
four fractured ribs and a right-sided pneumothorax. Patricia Tisdale was also found to have serious
injuries, including a brain bleed, liver and spleen lacerations, and shoulder injuries.
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