Watertown police officers were dispatched to a reported accident which involved a pickup truck and pedestrian on Sunday, December 21 around 12:40 a.m. The accident originated on East Main Street.  

The victim, a 35-year-old man, was located in the 200 block of East Main Street and died as a result of injuries sustained.

The suspect's vehicle fled the scene. Through the use of license plate reader data and video evidence obtained during the investigation, officers were able to identify the vehicle involved.

The registered owner of the vehicle, a 54-year-old man, was located at his home. The owner was arrested and charged with Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Vehicle and Hit and Run Causing Death.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Watertown Fire Department assisted.

This case remains active and open.