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Vehicle Fatally Strikes 65-Year-Old Man in South Orange

South Orange

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle this evening in South Orange has authorities investigating a fatality.

The incident occurred in the teen block of Montrose Avenue before 6 p.m. where emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving several 911 calls for a pedestrian down at that location.

EMS arrived and found the victim suffering life-threatening injuries according to authorities. The victim was pronounced dead a short time later.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office only identified the victim as a 65-year-old man and stated that the incident is under investigation.

The driver stayed at the scene.

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