CARBONDALE – A 17-year-old boy died after being hit by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Carbondale.

According to Carbondale Police, officers responded just after 4 a.m. to the 1300 block of East Main Street regarding a traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

Officers determined a vehicle hit the boy while he walked in the roadway outside of a designated crosswalk. 

The Jackson County Ambulance Service responded and transported the injured boy to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was eventually pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. His family has been notified. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time. 

The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The Illinois State Police responded to assist with the traffic crash reconstruction.

Two lanes of East Main Street were closed for several hours while officers investigated the scene. No one is charged with any offenses at this time. The investigation remains active and ongoing. 

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the City of Carbondale Police Department at 618-549-2121.