Man killed after being struck by vehicle in Springfield

A pedestrian died Monday morning of injuries suffered in a hit-and-run crash, according to Springfield police.

The man, who was not identified, was struck around 10 a.m. on East High Street, Springfield Sgt. James Hall said.

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The vehicle involved did not stop after the crash and left the scene, Hall said. No other suspect information was available.

A CareFlight medical helicopter initially was requested for the crash that happened near East High Street and South Arlington Avenue.

This incident remains under investigation.

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Brooke Spurlock covers education, crime and more in Clark and Champaign counties as a reporter for the Springfield News-Sun. She has been a writer for over six years, which includes her previous work as a breaking news desk investigator. Spurlock has her bachelor's in mass communications with a minor in psychology and her associates in paralegal.