Man struck and killed by vehicle in Belleville. Driver detained but released
A 60-year old man was struck and killed by a motorist in the 1200 block of Centreville Ave. in Belleville Friday.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was initially detained by police, but later released pending further investigation.
Belleville officers were dispatched at 8:30 p.m. to investigate a report they received of a man struck by a vehicle, according to a release by the police department.
At the scene , they located the victim in the roadway unconscious and with serious injuries, but breathing, the release stated.
Offiicers and EMS personnel immediately initiated life-saving measures, the release said, but the man was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
The victim was struck by a gold 1998 Chevrolet S-10. The driver, a 61-year-old man stayed at the scene and talked to police, the release stated.
After a preliminary investigation, the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was later released, pending further investigation
