ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Rockford police say a man who was hit by a car on Thanksgiving has died.
The announcement was shared Friday by police via social media:
The 65-year-old male pedestrian has passed away. We are investigating the cause of the accident and any additional updates will be in a future media release. Note: The driver did remain at the scene.
— RockfordILPolice (@RockfordPD) November 24, 2023
The accident happened around 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving at the intersection of Fullerton and Grant Avenue in Rockford. Police say the 65-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities have not released the name of the man, but say the driver of the vehicle did stay on the scene and is cooperating with police.
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