Bloomington man hit by car in May dies from injuries

Posted on August 1, 2019

*Bloomington Police did not arrest the juvenile driver who hit the pedestrian May 20 at Locust Street and White Oak Road. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)*

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has died from injuries he suffered two months ago when he was hit by a car on the city’s west side.

His relatives confirmed Bryant Powell,50, died last week at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, which is a transitional care facility.

Powell had been hospitalized since the crash on May 20 at Locust Street and White Oak Road.

Bloomington Police initially thought Powell was the victim of a hit-and-run driver.

Bloomington Police public information officer John Fermon said Wednesday the driver is a juvenile. The department is releasing fewer-than-usual details because of the driver’s age.

Fermon says officers have completed the investigation without arresting the youth or issuing citations.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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