Pedestrian killed in crash near McDonald’s in Hamilton

A man was killed early this morning in Hamilton while crossing a street near a busy intersection, according to police.

The 46-year-old was fatally struck by a vehicle about 5:45 a.m. on Witt Way. The road is near railroad tracks and behind the McDonald’s on High Street and Martin King Jr. Boulevard (Route 127).

The crash remains under investigation, according to Sgt. Rich Burkhardt. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

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