Pinckeyville man killed in pedestrian-vehicle accident

A Pinckneyville man is dead after he was hit by a car in Perry County, IL. Illinois State Police say 38-year-old Jeremy Lueker was walking north along Route 127 around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday when he was hit by a passing car. That portion of Route 127, south of Primrose Road, was shut down for about 5 ½ hours for crash cleanup and investigation. Any charges against the driver of the car are pending the outcome of an investigation.