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Man Killed by SUV in Fenwick Island Accident

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.

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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.