The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital with critical injuries, where he was later pronounced dead. Police are not releasing his identity until next of kin can be notified.
Police say after the collision the driver of the pickup initially ran from the scene, but then later returned.
The collision is still under investigation. Police say the driver of the pickup may have been under the influence of alcohol. The pickup's driver was arrested and is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter.
The intersection was closed for nearly four hours while the accident reconstruction team investigated the collision.
So sad...It's about time that people who hurt others with a vehicle, while under the influence, are held accountable. The law needs to reflect that in the sentencing and penalty phase also. The penalties are too lenient. In my world a LONG incarceration would help to influence those who drink and drive to think harder before getting behind the wheel when intoxicated. I think that vehicular manslaughter is no different than using a firearm to commit murder.
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