Beloit Police Department Investigating Death of 43 Year Old Woman

According to a press release from the City of Beloit Police Department, they along with the Rock County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating how a 43 year old woman died during an incident at Leeson Park at about 4 p.m. on Saturday. The City of Beloit Fire Department was dispatched on a report of an unresponsive person in a vehicle at the park. The fire engine involved was on the roadway with emergency lights illuminated when the vehicle fled the scene and crashed into the fire truck. Firefighters assigned to the engine reported the female passenger was slumped over in the vehicle prior to the crash. She was transported to a local emergency room where she was pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 56 year old Marvin E. Flint from Rockford, and he was arrested for operating while intoxicated. More information will be given as it becomes available.