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Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Tractor-Trailer On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in Beacon.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in Beacon.

Photo Credit: Newburgh Police Department

A pedestrian was struck and killed while walking along the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in Dutchess County. 

The incident took place around 11:49 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27 in Beacon, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks.

Police said the unidentified person was walking midspan on the bridge when hit by a tractor-trailer in the westbound lanes.

The details of the crash are still under investigation, Hicks said. 

The lanes were closed for several hours for accident reconstruction.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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