Belvidere, IL – A pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in Boone County after being hit by a semi-truck on US Route 20 near Shattuck Road.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 9:55 a.m. when a 2002 Freightliner traveling eastbound on US Rt. 20 struck an unidentified man. Emergency responders, including the Boone County District 2 Fire Department, pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver of the semi remained on site and is cooperating with authorities.
Investigators described the victim as a white male, estimated to be between 40 and 50 years old, standing 6 feet to 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing between 225 and 250 pounds. He had brown or gray hair and no visible tattoos. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing khaki shorts and a blue t-shirt.
The crash is under ongoing investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Team. Officials are seeking public assistance in identifying the deceased. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at (815) 544-2144 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (815) 547-7867.
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