Granite City Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Battery With Vehicle, Fleeing Police
Elderly victim reportedly struck with Chevy Silverado before suspect fled deputies in a second vehicle.
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man who allegedly tried to kill an elderly victim by swerving off the road to strike them with his vehicle remains jailed on multiple charges.64-year-old Tony S. Accardi of Granite City was charged on July 15, 2026 with a Class X felony count of attempted first degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery including a Class 2 and Class 3 felony, and a Class A misdemeanor count of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.Accardi allegedly struck another...
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