By Associated Press - Sunday, April 16, 2017

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Police have identified the man who died after being struck by a vehicle in Pawtucket.

Pawtucket Police Maj. Tina Goncalves says 43-year-old Anthony Burns was hit at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. The incident occurred in the area of Benefit Street.

Burns, a Pawtucket resident, was pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital.



Police are investigating and haven’t released any information about the driver. It’s not known if charges will be filed.

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