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Pedestrian ID'd After Fatal Strike Near Hersheypark After Def Leppard, Journey Concert (Update)

A 54-year-old man was killed crossing the street shortly after a concert in Hershey on Friday, July 26, Derry Township police announced in a release.

The intersection of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road where the fatal crash happened.

The intersection of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road where the fatal crash happened.

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Randy Ticknor, Binghamton, NY was hit by a Dodge Caravan driven by Isaac Young, 29, of Fredericksburg, PA, the police explained.  

The fatal strike happened at the intersection of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road at 12:45 a.m., the police detailed.

"First responders and medical personnel who happened to be in the area at the time of the incident were attempting life-saving measures on the pedestrian who had been struck," the police said. Unfortunately, the person died from their injuries at the scene.

The concert in the area was Def Leppard and Journey at the Hersheypark Arena on Hotel Road, just a short walk from the intersection. It is unknown if the person struck was leaving the concert.

"The investigation is in the early stages and investigators are attempting to determine the circumstances involved in the crash," the police said.

Derry Township Police Department is being assisted in the investigation by the Dauphin County Accident Reconstruction Team and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office.

Anyone who may have witnessed this fatal crash, or may have information about it is asked to contact the Derry Township Police Department at (717) 534-2202.

Details about Randy Ticknor were unavailable at the time of publishing. His family is invited to share photos, a statement, a fundraiser, or funeral details with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.

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