Pedestrian struck, killed in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Police in Eugene say a man has died after being struck by a van as he tried to cross the street.

The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/2fnUuTw ) that police Sgt. Caryn Barab says the victim died at the scene Tuesday night. His identity is not being released pending notification of family.

Authorities had responded to a report of the collision to find the pedestrian beyond medical help.

Police say the driver of the van was a man in his 50s, and that speed and alcohol did not appear to be factors in the crash.

It had been dark and raining at the time the man was hit.

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Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com