Albany Police: 78-year-old man killed after being struck by car on Western Avenue
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in AlbanyAlbany Police are investigating a deadly crash after a man was struck while crossing Western Avenue. Police said officers responded Thursday around 5:45 p.m. to Western Avenue and Tryon Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Officers found a 78-year-old man in the road with serious injuries. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — Albany Police are investigating a deadly crash after a man was struck while crossing Western Avenue. Police said officers responded Thursday around 5:45 p.m. to Western Avenue and Tryon Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Officers found a 78-year-old man in the road with serious injuries. The Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel treated the man at the scene, and he was pronounced