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    Pedestrian struck, killed in Ironton, Ohio

    By Jessica Patterson,

    22 days ago

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    LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – A man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Lawrence County, Ohio.

    According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Troopers say the person, identified as Tamia S. Prater, 24, of Ironton, was walking in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 52 when he was hit by an SUV traveling east on Route 52.

    The OSHP says Prater was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office. Troopers say they do not believe the driver was impaired at the time of the incident.

    The investigation is still underway. The Ironton Fire Department and the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office assisted OSHP at the scene.

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