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A tragic incident occurred on Monday evening (January 12) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle. The crash took place at the intersection of Cemetery and Greenspring Roads in North Newton Township around 5:45 p.m. The Cumberland County Coroner's Office was called to the scene to investigate the fatality.
The intersection was closed for several hours, reopening around 9 p.m., as authorities conducted their investigation. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
The local community is urged to exercise caution when traveling through the area as authorities continue their work. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
Local 21 News reported on the incident, confirming the timeline and location of the crash.