Pedestrian struck and killed on I29 - SCP #22-6682
Jeremy McClure
Officers have identified 53-year-old Christian J. Sanchez of Sioux City as the pedestrian struck on I-29 during the early morning hours of March 15.
We wish to express our sympathy to his family for their loss.
Officers are still investigating why Sanchez was walking on the interstate at that time, but foul play is not suspected.
Based on available information, no one will be charged in this matter.
The investigation in on-going.
Original Release of March 15, 2022 at 6:40 a.m. – On March 15 at 4:10 a.m., the Sioux City Police Department responded to a reported a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle near mile marker 150.9 on I-29 in the northbound lane.
The adult-male struck died as a result of injuries he received.
It is not known why the man was in the roadway but witnesses reported he was in the middle of the roadway. The investigation is on-going.
No other injuries were reported.
The name of deceased will be released 24 hours after his next-of-kin are notified.