ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill — Several lanes of Interstate 64 in the Metro East remain closed after a pedestrian was fatally hit Saturday night.
She was identified as 55-year-old Rena Wood of Tennessee.
According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to the westbound lanes of I-64 near mile Route 159 around 6:20 p.m. Wood was struck by a Black Chevrolet Malibu and died at the scene.
The Malibu drove away but was later found, ISP said. The driver and passenger of the car weren't injured.
The roadway was closed for about four hours overnight while police investigated. The investigation is ongoing.
No other details have been made available.
