DANVILLE — Trevor A. Karuzis, 24, of Catlin was found dead on the Vermilion River riverbank below Memorial Bridge on Saturday.
According to a release from Danville Police Department’s Deputy Chief Joshua Webb, police responded to the area of Memorial Bridge at 25 S. Gilbert St. at approximately 5:15 p.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual at the bottom of the bridge.
Upon arrival, officers located a man lying near the riverbank, and medical personnel responded to the scene. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden stated that Karuzis’ family had been notified and an autopsy is scheduled for the coming week.
According Webb, the preliminary investigation has reveled no signs of foul play — however, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
The Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or to report a tip to Vermilion County Crime Stoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org, using the mobile app. P3TIPS, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).