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Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car

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Jul 17, 2008 2:12 pm US/Pacific

Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car

HAWTHORNE, Calif. A pedestrian in his 70s was killed early today when he was struck by a vehicle in Hawthorne, authorities said.

The accident occurred about 1:20 a.m. in the 4100 block of West Imperial Highway.

Authorities closed a section of the roadway while an investigation was conducted, said California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Martin.

Authorities withheld the man's name pending notification of his relatives.

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