Staunton Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash
On Friday, the Staunton Police mourned the loss of law enforcement brothers and sisters lost in the 9/11 attacks. Little did they know that hours later, they'd be mourning one of their own. 23-year-old Staunton Police officer and Marine veteran Ethan Hoese has died after his motorcycle was involved in a Saturday crash in Elsah. Hoese was heading westbound on Illinois Route 100, also known as The Great River Road, when a car pulled out of Mill Street in Elsah in front of him. The driver of the other vehicle, a 64-year-old woman, suffered undisclosed injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. She has since been released. The investigation continues and a determination on possible charges will be made once that has been completed. Hoese was off-duty at the time. Officer Hoese had worked for the Staunton Police Department for 2 years and was a valued member of the Department. He leaves behind a fiancee' and 11 month old daughter as well as his parents, brothers and numerous other family and friends. At this time, funeral arrangements are pending








