By Associated Press - Wednesday, January 1, 2020

FENWICK ISLAND, Del. (AP) - A Maryland man was struck and killed by an SUV early Wednesday morning, police in Delaware said.

The crash occurred early Wednesday morning about a mile north of the coastal town of Fenwick Island, The News Journal in Wilmington repored. The city is near the Maryland border.

Police said a Jeep Patriot was traveling south on Coastal Highway. The 23-year-old driver was unable to perceive a pedestrian who was wearing all dark clothing.



A 44-year-old man from Ocean City died. The driver remained on the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

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