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83-year-old pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Antigonish

An 83-year-old man from Antigonish is dead after being hit by a car on James Street in Antigonish.

Investigation is ongoing, say police

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The incident took place around dinner time on Tuesday, police said. (David Bell/CBC)

An 83-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on James Street in Antigonish, N.S.

The busy street, located near St. Francis Xavier University, is home to numerous fast-food restaurants and businesses.

RCMP said in a release that the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Police saidthe man, who is from Antigonish,was brought to the hospital, where he later died.

The street was closed for a few hours following the crash.

The driver, a 67-year-old Antigonishman, was alone in the vehicle and was uninjured, said police.

RCMP said a collision reconstructionist visited the scene and theyareinvestigating.

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