Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5 Criminal Code of 2012. Section 12-5.02

    (720 ILCS 5/12-5.02) (was 720 ILCS 5/12-2.5)

    Sec. 12-5.02. Vehicular endangerment.

    (a) A person commits vehicular endangerment when he or she strikes a motor vehicle by causing an object to fall from an overpass in the direction of a moving motor vehicle with the intent to strike a motor vehicle while it is traveling upon a highway in this State.

    (b) Sentence. Vehicular endangerment is a Class 2 felony, unless death results, in which case vehicular endangerment is a Class 1 felony.

    (c) Definitions. For purposes of this Section:

    "Object" means any object or substance that by its size, weight, or consistency is likely to cause great bodily harm to any occupant of a motor vehicle.

    "Overpass" means any structure that passes over a highway.

    "Motor vehicle" and "highway" have the meanings as defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code.

(Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11.)

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