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Man dies after being hit by a vehicle in Bradford
A man was killed Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on Route 221 in Bradford, authorities said.
The crash was reported at about 12:40 p.m. to the Penobscot Regional Communications Center, according to a press release from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said preliminary findings indicate a sedan traveling south on Route 221 struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway.
First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash along with members of the agency’s Reconstruction Team and Drone Team. Glenburn Ambulance and the Bradford Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
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Authorities have not released the victim’s name, citing respect for the man’s family, friends and the community.
The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information was immediately available Tuesday evening.