George Julian

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