By Crash News Writer 
St. Clair County, IL (June 25, 2025) – A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 255 near Caseyville in St. Clair County.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on June 25 in the northbound lanes of I-255. Illinois State Police stated that a person was in the roadway when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the incident, authorities closed the affected section of the highway to conduct a thorough investigation. The road was reopened to traffic by approximately 4:30 a.m.
The identity of the pedestrian has not been released, and further details surrounding the crash remain under investigation by ISP.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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