Clinton, IL : William Towns, 85, died in fatal pedestrian-car accident early Monday morning, March 20, 2017

A Clinton man was killed early Monday morning after being struck by a car near the Casey’s store at the intersection of Illinois 54 and East Washington Street.

The Clinton police and fire departments were notified at 6:40 a.m. and confirmed a pedestrian was walking west across Illinois 54 when he was struck by a car, also traveling west.

He was identified as William Towns, 85, of Clinton.

The victim was transported to Warner Hospital and Health Services where he was later pronounced dead. An autopsy is planned.

The accident investigation has been turned over to the Illinois State Police District 6 and the Dewitt County Coroner's Office.

Further details, including information about the driver, were not immediately available.

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Clinton man identified in fatal pedestrian-car accident