St. Clair County coroner identifies victim fatally struck by vehicle on Interstate 64
A 55-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 64 in the westbound lanes near Illinois 159 in St. Clair County on Saturday night, Illinois State Police said.
Rena L. Wood of Hartsville, Tenn., was identified as the victim, according to St. Clair County coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
Wood was pronounced dead at the scene at 9 p.m. by a member of the coroner’s office.
Wood left a vehicle that had been parked along the shoulder of the road and was struck by a car about 6:22 p.m. near the 11.5 milepost, according to preliminary information gathered by state troopers.
The car left the scene but was later located, state police said.
The roadway was closed for about four hours after the accident.
State police said they are still investigating the accident. No further details were released.
This story was originally published January 9, 2021 at 11:54 PM.
