LOUISVILLE, New York (WWNY) – A 70-year-old Massena man was pronounced dead at the scene after a vehicle struck him on State Route 37 in the town of Louisville.
It happened on October 29, New York State Police said.
Troopers responded at about 8:10 p.m. to a reported collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
Police said a white 2021 Volkswagen driven by Aunamarie Shadle, 22, of Massena, was traveling east on State Route 37 in an unlit area when it struck a pedestrian, identified as Michael Tessier. Police said Tessier had reportedly been in the roadway collecting debris.
Shadle stopped immediately after the collision and contacted law enforcement, police said.
Troopers and emergency personnel administered life-saving measures to Tessier. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy is scheduled, with the date and time to be determined. The collision remains under investigation.
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