(La Porte, IN) - A driver has been sentenced for fatally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle in La Porte County.

Troy Slack was given a five year prison sentence yesterday in La Porte Circuit Court. 

Keith Eastwood, 67, was homeless and on foot when struck nearly 18 months ago during the early morning hours on U.S. 6 near Westville.  His body was discovered about five hours later.

Authorities say the 49 year old Slack fled the scene but with help from Flock cameras his vehicle was located near Portage where was taken into custody at his residence.

His sentence was just one year short of the six year maximum under the charge he pleaded guilty to in June.