NEW YORK (WFAN.com) -- Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man with his vehicle late Wednesday night, according to Syracuse.com.
The incident took place on Interstate 690 near Syracuse in upstate New York.
The 51-year-old victim, Jorge Jimenez, had been traveling in a car with three other people, the Associated Press reported. Their vehicle was forced off the road by an accident. Boeheim drove by and hit the man while trying to avoid the vehicle.
Police said Boeheim, 74, passed sobriety tests and is cooperating with the investigation.
"He stopped immediately and exited the vehicle," said Syracuse Sgt. Matthew Malinowski.
Syracuse played a home game Wednesday night, beating Louisville, 69-49.
With AP