(Westville, IN) - A pedestrian from downstate was killed when struck by a vehicle last night in Westville.

 

Roger Davenport-Logging, 39, of Greenfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to La Porte County Police.

 

Police said the investigation shows Richard Arciniega, 57, of Westville, was northbound on U.S. 421 before 7 p.m. in a 2002 Chevy Silverado. Arciniega said he was in the driving lane when he suddenly observed the victim standing in the same lane in front of his vehicle.

 

Police said a toxicology test was taken, which is standard in all fatal motor vehicle collisions. However, investigators were still waiting for the test results.

 

Additional information was not being released at this time because the investigation still being ongoing.