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Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 17 In Wallkill

State police said the initial investigation found the man was walking along the shoulder and stepped into the right lane.

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A pedestrian on Route 17 in the town of Wallkill was struck and killed Tuesday morning. (New York State Police)
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A pedestrian on Route 17 in the town of Wallkill was struck and killed Tuesday morning. (New York State Police)

WALLKILL, NY — A pedestrian on the highway in the town of Wallkill was struck and killed by a tractor trailer Tuesday morning.

State police in Middletown said the accident on Route 17 occurred shortly before 6 a.m.

The initial investigation found that a tractor trailer which was traveling east struck an unidentified man walking on the shoulder as he stepped into the right lane, police said.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone walking along Route 17 around that time is asked to call the state police at the Middletown barracks at 845-344-5300. Reference sjs-9955497.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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