Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Killed In Upper Moreland Twp.
The Upper Moreland Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Thursday night.
UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP, PA — The Upper Moreland Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Thursday night.
Upper Moreland Police Department said the crash occurred at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday in the westbound lanes of West Moreland Road at Ellis Road.
Police said a pedestrian walking in the westbound lane of West Moreland Road was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound in the curbside lane.
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The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.
The victim's identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
The Upper Moreland Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, in conjunction with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information about the incident should contact the Upper Moreland Township Police Department at 215-657-4700.
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