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Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Lake Avenue in Hamburg

Posted at 2:16 PM, Nov 25, 2023

TOWN OF HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — Town of Hamburg Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday evening.

The incident happened at about 5:20 p.m. in the 4200 block of Lake Avenue.

The victim's name and age have not been released. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with law enforcement.

For the past year, 7 News has been seeking solutions for the dangerous stretch of road after two women were struck and killed. Residents tell 7 News reporter Taylor Epps it has been a problem since the 1990's. In October 2023, the speed limit changed from 40mph to 35mph.

The Town of Hamburg Police Accident Investigation Unit ask anyone with information to call (716) 648-5111.