PLEASANT GROVE -- An Orem man died Monday when he was struck by a car while he crossed State Street.

Killed was:Wesley Sykes, 63, Orem.

Sykes, who was wearing dark clothing, was hit by a van at 790 S. State at 6:25 a.m., according to Pleasant Grove Police Capt. Cody Cullimore. Sykes was on his way to Smith's grocery store, where he worked. The accident occurred just before daybreak, and Sykes was in an area where there were no lights, Cullimore said.

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