Coach Boeheim Involved in Fatal Car/Pedestrian Collision

Associated Press reports Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim has been involved in a collision in which a 51-year-old man walking outside his vehicle on a highway was struck and killed.Syracuse police say the man had been in a car with some others before midnight February 20 after their vehicle crashed.Police say Boeheim drove by and struck the pedestrian while trying to avoid the vehicle.

AP says 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.

Source: Syracuse Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Involved in Fatal Car/ Pedestrian Crash