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Man Killed by SUV in Fenwick Island Accident

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FENWICK ISLAND, Del. (AP) — Police in Delaware say they're investigating after a Maryland man was struck and killed by an SUV.

The crash occurred early Wednesday morning about a mile north of the coastal town of Fenwick Island.

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 dark clothing.

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

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.