RICHLAND COUNTY FATAL ACCIDENT

Reports out of neighboring Richland County say an Olney man was killed in an early morning truck-motorcycle collision Tuesday west of Olney on U.S. 50. The Illinois State Police indicate the fatal mishap occurred just before 4 a.m. at the entrance to the Walmart Distribution Center. A 2019 International Truck-Tractor Semi being driven by 49 year old Loghman Maroufi of Smyrna, Tennessee pulled out of the entrance to the center and turned into the path of a 2003 Suzuki being ridden by 25 year old Aaron Hunt of Olney. The two collided. Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene while Maroufi was uninjured. U.S. 50 in the area of the accident had to be closed for two hours to allow for wreckage cleanup and accident reconstruction. After investigation, Maroufi was ticketed for Failure to Yield (Oncoming Traffic), Failure to Yield (Turning Left) and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid An Accident.

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Aaron Paul Hunt, 25, of Olney, Illinois passed away on, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Aaron was born September 11, 1998 in Olney to Paul and Wendy (Schanda) Hunt.

Aaron was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding his motorcycle every chance he got. He was a kindhearted person who would do anything for his friends and family. Aaron loved his kids and enjoyed taking them on trips. Aaron's laugh and smile will be forever missed by all those that knew him.

Aaron is survived by his children, Aurora and Damyean Hunt of Olney; parents, Paul and Wendy Hunt of Olney; sister, Megan Hall and husband Michael of Greenup, IL; nephew and niece, Micah and Makenna Hall; grandmother, Mary Hunt; grandparents, Patricia Lewis and Lee Schanda; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Hunt, uncle, Paul Schanda, and niece, Maeleigh Hall.

A funeral service with Full Military Rites will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with visitation one hour before service time.  Interment will take place at a later date in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL