George Julian died in a car crash with his wife, Donna. Miko D. Martin is charged with their murders. Authorities said Martin was trying to evade police when his car collided with another vehicle. Prosecutors said Martin was speeding and disregarded traffic laws as he tried to outrun police; he also ran a red light. Prior to the crash, police said Martin refused to stop his car when being pulled over for a traffic stop, drove recklessly through a business parking lot, jumped a curb and continued south on Sixth Street. He then drove west on Route 143, ran the red light and hit the other vehicle. The impact pushed both cars into a ravine, where the struck vehicle caught fire.
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Died
July 3, 2025
Type
Vehicular homicide
Age
66 years old
Gender
Male
Where
Route 143 and Route 3,
Alton,
Madison County