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68-year-old pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle

Authorities said it happened shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday on Campbell Avenue

Lynchburg police cars (WSLS)

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle.

Authorities said it happened shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday on Campbell Avenue and resulted in the death of 68-year-old Rawleigh Taylor Myers.

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Lynchburg Police report that the man was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The police department said it is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to authorities.

If you saw what happened, you’re asked to contact Officer Farrar at 434-455-6047 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900.

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