Police: Syracuse Coach Jim Boeheim Hits, Kills Man Walking On Interstate

Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Police say Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim reportedly hit and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 690 following Syracuse's game vs. Louisville Wednesday night.

Police say Boeheim struck and killed a 51-year-old man walking outside his vehicle on a highway.

Syracuse police say the man had been in a car with some others before midnight Wednesday after their vehicle crashed.

Police say Boeheim drove by and struck the pedestrian while trying to avoid the vehicle.

Boeheim is cooperating with the investigation. Police say there was no sign that Boeheim was impaired. No tickets have been issued to Boeheim at this time.

Syracuse defeated Louisville 69-49 Wednesday night during a home game.

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