Pedestrian fatally struck by driver taken into custody after crash on Highway 159 near Tanglewood Parkway in Collinsville, Illinois
Fatal Accident in Collinsville
The driver of the car stopped and called police after the collision and the driver was taken into custody for alleged drunk driving, but no charges have been announced.
Police investigating fatal pedestrian crash near Collinsville
Police said the pedestrian was walking on Illinois Route 159 near Tanglewood Parkway at around 11:30 when a driver struck and killed the pedestrian.
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