Thread: Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mother & Friend | Ladonna "Jeannie" Brady

Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mother & Friend | LaDonna "Jeannie" Brady

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Allegedly killed by Esteban J. Tomas, 33

Illegal alien Esteban J. Tomas, 33, is wanted in the fatal early morning New Year's day crash that killed LaDonna "Jeannie" Brady, 45. Authorities allege that Thomas was driving drunk and drove his SUV in the wrong direction on Interstate 74, causing the fatal collision with Ms. Brady's Chevrolet Equinox.

A delay in arresting Thomas allowed him to escape justice after he was released from the hospital for his crash related injuries.

Tomas, now a fugitive from justice, is reportedly is a citizen of Guatemala, and has a number of alias, including Estaban Tomas Jurarez, Estaban Juarez-Tomas, Victor Ochoa, and Estaban Juarez Tomas was living illegally in Urbana, Illinois.

Fugitive Tomas is charged with one counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of driving without a license by the Campaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz.

Ms. Brady was born in Springfield, IL on March 1, 1971. She is survived by her parents, husband Eric, children, siblings, and many other family members and friends. Ms. Brady was a productive citizen, worked at the Christie Clinic, and was a valued community member. She was a strong supporter of the American Legion and described as "an amazing woman, mother, wife, and friend."

Sources: Felony charges filed in fatal New Year's crash, by Mary Schenk, The News Gazette, 1-17-17; Warrant issued for accused DUI driver, by Maggie Hockenberry, 1-27-17. Family photo used with permission.