The town of Burlington is grieving the death of James L. Vos. He was 88 years old. He died early Tuesday morning after being hit by a car.
The crash happened around 5:14 a.m. on December 23. James was crossing North Main Street near a parking lot. A car driving south hit him. Emergency crews arrived quickly, but his injuries were too severe. He died at the scene.
The driver was a 41-year-old woman from Burlington. She stayed at the scene and talked to the police. She was not hurt. Police have not filed any charges yet.
Officers closed the road for several hours to investigate. They looked at the lighting and road conditions.
Neighbors say James lived in Burlington for many years. He was often seen walking around town. His sudden death has made the community very sad. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
