Authorities in neighboring Wabash County say one man was killed Monday, October 5th after being hit by a vehicle on Illinois Route 15.
Illinois State Police report the fatal mishap occurred around 8:15 p.m. involving a passenger vehicle and a male subject walking alongside the road. The Wabash County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 70-year-old Rudy Lee Calvin of Mt. Carmel. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries reported.
Illinois Route 15 was closed to vehicular traffic while the wreckage was cleanup up and was reopened early Tuesday morning.
An autopsy was performed Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death as part of the investigation into the accident circumstances, which remains ongoing.
USPS schedule for weekend into Columbus Day
Equipment investments keep working for Indiana habitat
Wild Wonders: Learning Outside the Classroom
Hunters can donate deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers
Final First Friday of the season is slated for Oct. 2
WIC title on the line when South Putnam hosts Northview Friday night
BMV urges Hoosiers to complete voter registration by October 5 deadline
Indiana State Police staging physical fitness tests at Cloverdale HS Thursday - Friday
