CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCCU) — A person changing a tire on Monday has died after being hit by a pickup truck in Champaign County, according to the Illinois State Police.
It happened around 4:57 p.m. on U.S. Route 45 near 2300 N Road just south of Thomasboro.
The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead.
The driver of the pickup truck was also also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Northbound U.S. 45 is currently detoured at 2300 north, and the roadway will be closed until further notice.