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Man dies after being struck by car on Ritchie Highway

Ritchie Hwy Ped crash
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Update #2:

The pedestrian has died, according to police.

Their name is currently unknown, but investigators say the person is a man in their 40s or 50s.

The involved driver remained on scene.

Update #1:

All lanes have reopened, according to police.

Original Story:

A person was struck by a car on Ritchie Highway in Anne Arundel County Monday morning.

It happened around 4:45am near Hammonds Lane in the Brooklyn Area.

As result of the crash, police shut down the southbound side of Ritchie Highway causing traffic to backup.

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There is no word on the pedestrian's condition, or what caused the collision.

For now, it's recommended you take MD-10 as an alternate route.

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