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Man Struck by Truck in Newark's East Ward Fatally Injured

Newark New Jersey

A male victim struck by a truck early this morning  in the city's East Ward has authorities investigating a fatality. 

The incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. in the 500 block of Doremus Ave. where police were called to the scene for an injured person struck by  a vehicle. 

Upon arrival, police and EMS found the man suffering serious injuries after being struck by a truck at that location. The man died a short time later at the scene. 

The cause of the crash or the identity of the victim has not been released at this time. 

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