Deadly Pedestrian Crash in Downtown on Saturday Morning
DOWNTOWN — A pedestrian was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Main Street at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Saturday.
According to authorities, a 45-year-old man was struck while crossing the street. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the accident and pronounced him dead at the location. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Witnesses reported that the traffic signal was green for the vehicle at the time of the crash. Both the pedestrian and the driver were traveling in the eastbound direction on Main Street. The identity of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is being conducted by the Downtown Police Department, with assistance from the Traffic Division. No charges have been filed at this time.
Main Street was closed between First Avenue and Second Avenue for several hours as crews cleared the scene and conducted their investigation. The road reopened around 12:30 p.m. No additional injuries were reported.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Downtown Police Department.