Man, 65, fatally struck while attempting to cross Bronx River Parkway

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NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- A 65-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck trying to cross the Bronx River Parkway early Tuesday, police said.

According to officials, at around 5:30 a.m., the victim was traveling on foot on the northbound lanes of the roadway at Allerton Avenue when he was struck by a driver.

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The man, whose name was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene and no immediate charges were filed.

An investigation is ongoing.

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