A 44-year-old Peoria man died Saturday when he was hit by a car while attempting to cross a busy North Peoria street.
Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood on Monday identified the victim as Theodore P. Connor, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a social media post, Harwood said autopsy results indicate Connor suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries and broken bones, and likely died instantly.
The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Allen Road and Willow Knolls Drive.
According to the Illinois State Police, witnesses said Connor entered the southbound right lane of Allen just south of the intersection in an attempt to cross the roadway.
He was struck by a gray Volvo driven by a 19-year-old Springfield man, who was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Southbound Allen remained closed for close to five hours.
Harwood said toxicology tests are pending. State Police said the investigation remains active.
