(Richmond, IN)--A pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday night on National Road West in Richmond. And, investigators suspect that the man who allegedly caused the incident was under the influence. It happened at around 7:45 Sunday night just west of the intersection of South West 5th by Roots Bistro. First responders performed CPR on the victim for 20 minutes, but he or she could not be revived. 60-year-old Robert Tate was taken into custody and taken to Reid Health. His blood-alcohol content was zero, but another substance is suspected to have played a role. Tate was taken to the Wayne County Jail and charged with OWI causing death. He had already bonded out and was free Monday morning. The name of the victim has not yet been released.
