By Associated Press - Friday, September 27, 2019

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) - A man suspected of driving a car that fatally struck a pedestrian in the eastern Iowa city of Clinton has been arrested in Chicago.

Clinton police say 28-year-old Eddie Crout Jr. was arrested Thursday on a warrant for vehicular homicide. It’s unclear whether he has an attorney.

Police say 42-year-old Emiliano Barrios was struck and killed Aug. 30 while crossing a neighborhood street. Authorities say the fleeing vehicle crashed into a tree.



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