Police: Man dead after being hit by car in Rockford on Monday

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Rockford police are investigating after officials said a 63-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car.

Police said around 5:30 Monday morning that an adult male was hit near E. State and Dempster. Authorities said he was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police later said the man died from his injuries.

Officials are urging the public to avoid the area. All lanes from Dempster to Easton Pkwy are closed…

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