A pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck on late Saturday night in Watertown and was dragged for four blocks on Main Street, according to the Watertown Police Department.
The police were originally dispatched to the 500 block of East Main Street to a reported hit and run. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old male, was hit by a pickup truck and was dragged about four blocks and died due to his injuries, according to police.
Watch: What we know about the hit-and-run investigation
The suspect fled the scene prior to the officers' arrival. Officers were able to locate the driver after looking at surveillance footage that was obtained during the investigation and running the plate numbers.
The officers found the vehicle’s registered owner, a 54-year-old man, and arrested him on charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and hit-and-run causing death.
According to the police, the case is remaining open and active. No additional information has been released.
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