Police identify accident victim

Southeast Missourian

McCLURE, Ill. -- Illinois State Police on Saturday identified the pedestrian killed in an accident on Highway 146 as Mark Walker. His age and address were not provided by police Saturday, nor were details of the accident.

A semitrailer driving east on Highway 146 struck and killed Walker, who was walking the opposite direction, at about 3:30 a.m. Friday. The accident occurred in McClure, near Highway 146's intersection with Highway 3.

Alexander County Coroner Harold McNelly said Friday the victim lives in the region. He could not be reached for comment Saturday.

The truck was driven by David R. Jones, 29, of Scott City, the Illinois State Police said. Jones told state police he saw the pedestrian and slowed down. He tried to avoid the man, who walked in front of the truck. No citations were issued to Jones, state police said.