A man who was hit and killed by a vehicle in Urbana on Wednesday has been identified as Christopher Bowen, 50, from Sandoval.

The incident happened around 8:53 p.m. in the the area of Park St. and Cunningham Ave.

When Urbana Police Officers arrived on the scene, they attempted to render aid to Bowen. Urbana Fire Department and Arrow Ambulance crews arrived and took over care of Bowen who was later transported to Carle Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle involved, a 27-year-old Urbana woman, whose name has not been released, was cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle for failing to provide valid insurance at the time of the crash. She submitted to chemical testing and was released, police said.

Urbana Police ask that anyone who has additional information to please contact police at 217- 384-2320.