Streator man dies after being struck by vehicle on Bloomington Street

A 68-year-old man died Thursday after he was struck in the road by a vehicle in the area of North Bloomington and Goulding streets in Streator.

The man was taken to OSF Center for Health-Streator for his injuries, where he was pronounced dead, Streator police said. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family.

Police were called to the scene about 6 p.m. Thursday.

Illinois State Police were contacted to assist with the accident reconstruction, and the incident still is under investigation. The name of the 69-year-old man who was driving the vehicle also is being withheld during the investigation.

The northbound lanes of traffic on Bloomington Street were closed for a period of time Thursday night while police conducted their investigation.

Streator fire, ambulance and public works department officials also assisted at the scene.