A tragic incident occurred on November 26 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, when a pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on Route 309. The accident occurred shortly before 7 pm near a busy commercial area where the highway intersects with the Home Depot entrance ramp.

According to Wilkes-Barre City Police Department officials, the man attempted to cross the highway toward Norm’s Pizza when a northbound vehicle struck the pedestrian. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him deceased shortly after arrival.

Law enforcement officials are withholding the deceased’s identity while they work to notify his family members, following standard protocol in such cases. This section of Route 309, known for its retail establishments and moderate to heavy traffic flow, has been the site of previous safety concerns due to pedestrian crossing patterns in the area. [...]

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