Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Keokuk

Keokuk (WGEM) - A 71-year-old Keokuk man died after being struck by a vehicle around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to the Iowa State Highway Patrol, Danny Howes of Keokuk attempted to cross the road at 3700 Main Street when he was struck by a Jeep driven by a 40-year-old woman from Fort Madison.

Howes was taken to the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The crash is under investigation.

The Keokuk Police Dept. and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the scene.