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Pedestrian fatally struck on Tucson street

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A 50-year-old pedestrian was killed in Tucson after he was struck by a pickup truck while trying to cross an intersection.

Tucson police say investigators were unable to determine if the pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time of the accident.

There were no operating street lights in the area, and the pedestrian was wearing dark clothes.

The driver of the truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

No traffic citations were issued.

The pedestrian's name hasn't yet been released.

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