Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in the Redlands

Accident Happened Near Fire Station 5

Author: Ashley Soukup, Weeknight Anchor/Producer, Ashley.Soukup@kjct8.com
POSTED: 10:29 AM MST Jan 30, 2013    UPDATED: 10:21 AM MST Jan 02, 2013 
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -

A man is struck and killed during an accident in the Redlands.  The accident happened just after 6:00pm Tuesday.

Authorities were called to right outside Fire Station 5 in the Redlands after reports of a vehicle accident.

According to authorities, a male was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing Highway 340.

Colorado State Patrol and Grand Junction Police responded to the incident.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.  The investigation is ongoing at this time, the man's name has not been released.

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