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Pedestrian dies after being struck by 2 vehicles in Newport News

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Posted at 12:47 PM, Apr 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-12 20:09:48-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A pedestrian was killed in a Friday night crash while walking on Jefferson Avenue, the Newport News Police Department said.

According to police, the call for the crash came in at 8:31 p.m. Officers responded to Jefferson Avenue near the I-64 E ramp, where they found a male pedestrian that had been hit by two vehicles. He was declared dead at the scene.

Police said the pedestrian was wearing a black top and black pants and was walking in the road.

Both drivers stopped at the scene, and alcohol and speed do not appear to be a factor in the crashes.

On April 12, police identified the victim as 28-year-old Tyrone Malcome Hurtt of Martinville.

No charges have been filed in connection with this incident.

This incident is still under investigation.

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