BLANCHARDVILLE - An 86-year-old pedestrian was killed this morning after being struck by a van as she was walking across Main Street in Blanchardville.
Lafayette County Sheriff Scott Pedley identified the victim as Leona J. Rundhaug of Blanchardville.
A 2006 Chevrolet 3500 model van, driven by Adam C. Hanson, 36, Blanchardville, was southbound on Main Street when he was unable to avoid Rundhaug, Pedley said.
The accident occurred at 8:12 a.m. Rundhaug was transported to Monroe Clinic Hospital where she died a few hours later, Pedley said.
Hanson was not injured. He was cited for inattentive driving.
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department and Blanchardville Police are investigating.
Lafayette County Sheriff Scott Pedley identified the victim as Leona J. Rundhaug of Blanchardville.
A 2006 Chevrolet 3500 model van, driven by Adam C. Hanson, 36, Blanchardville, was southbound on Main Street when he was unable to avoid Rundhaug, Pedley said.
The accident occurred at 8:12 a.m. Rundhaug was transported to Monroe Clinic Hospital where she died a few hours later, Pedley said.
Hanson was not injured. He was cited for inattentive driving.
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department and Blanchardville Police are investigating.