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Pedestrian hit and killed in Luzerne County

Officials say a pedestrian crossing State Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre was hit and killed on Sunday night.
Credit: WNEP

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A pedestrian was hit and killed on Sunday night in Luzerne County. 

Wilkes-Barre Police were called to the scene at 6:45 p.m. for a pedestrian hit on State Route 309 near Spring Street. 

Officials say the driver was heading north when he struck a man who was crossing the road towards a restaurant. 

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. 

The pedestrian has yet to be identified, and the Wilkes-Barre Police Department is still investigating the incident. 

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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