Springfield Man Dies After Being Hit by Illinois State Police Squad Car Overnight

Springfield man dies after being hit by Illinois State Police squad car overnight

An Illinois State Police trooper struck and killed a 45-year-old pedestrian in Springfield overnight, and the incident is being investigated by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Illinois State Police.

Illinois State Police Trooper hits and kills pedestrian in Springfield

It was dark and the person was reportedly bent down in the road at the time of impact SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–An internal investigation is underway after an Illinois State Trooper hit a person early Saturday morning. Officials say it happened around 2:30 a.m., as the trooper was driving south in the middle lane of South 6th Street and approaching the green light at the intersection of Linton Street in Springfield. The media release stated the follwing…