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87-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed in Middletown Twp.

Middletown Township

Police released the identity of the 87-year-old man killed after he attempted to cross Route 9 last night.

Officers responded to Route 9 just south of Shellbay Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, police found Howard Severance, who was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Severance was attempting to cross Route 9 southbound when he was struck by a vehicle. According to police, the driver remained at the scene.

There were no arrests or charges immediately reported as the investigation is continuing.

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