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Fort Lee Pedestrian Struck By Minivan Fort Lee Pedestrian Struck By Minivan
Fort Lee Pedestrian Struck By Minivan A pedestrian was struck by a minivan while crossing a busy Fort Lee street against the don't-walk signal, authorities said. The 58-year-old borough resident “stepped into the roadway prior to having a walk signal” on Fletcher Avenue near the Linwood Avenue intersection shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Capt. Ricky Mirkovic said. The pedestrian “attempted to cross the street between a utility pole and a traffic light pole on a diagonal to get to the crosswalk” when he was struck by a 2000 Fort Windstar, Mirkovic said. The impact sent the man flying into a utility pole, he said. The 65-year-old…

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