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Pedestrian Killed in New Castle Crash, Investigation Underway

Police say the man was struck near Edison Avenue Sunday evening, later dying at a Youngstown hospital.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on Wilmington Road near Edison Avenue, close to Edward's Square.
  • The victim was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Ohio, where he died, and his name has not been released.
  • New Castle police are leading the case with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police crash reconstruction unit.
  • The intersection was closed for an extended period during the scene investigation but reopened Monday afternoon.
  • Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances as the investigation continues.