Belleville man dies after being struck by a vehicle in Fairview Heights, police said
A Belleville man died early Sunday after being struck by a vehicle in Fairview Heights.
Jeremy Gunter, 48, was identified as the victim, according to a release from Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson.
Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near St. Clair Avenue at 3rd Avenue around 1:10 a.m., the release states. They found Gunter severely injured and immediately began treating him for his wounds before he was taken to Belleville Memorial Hospital.
“ Despite efforts to save Gunter’s life, he succumbed to his injuries,” the release states. “ It is believed he had just left from the last Metro Train at its end point. “
Gunter was pronounced dead at 2:06 a.m., according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
Witnesses said Gunter was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross the roadway, according to a preliminary investigation by the Fairview Heights Police Department and Metro East Traffic Crash Assistance Team, the release states.
No others were injured.
The investigation is continuing.
This story was originally published April 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM.
