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VIRGINIA BEACH — A pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck on a rural stretch of Princess Anne Road died at the scene of the New Year’s Day crash.
Police on Tuesday, Jan. 3, identified him as Brian Baker, 41. Baker was pronounced dead by emergency personnel who responded to the scene of the city’s first fatal crash of the year.
Police in a statement said rescue officials responded at 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 800 block of Princess Anne Road. A Chevrolet Silverado driving south on Princess Anne Road struck Baker, who was walking northbound in the same lane, according to a preliminary investigation described in the statement released by police.
The driver, who was transporting horses in a trailer, remained at the scene and has cooperated with investigators, who do not anticipate charges.
Police ask anyone with information to contact the police Traffic Safety Unit at (757) 385-4606 or make an anonymous tip via Crime Solvers at (888) LOCK-U-UP.
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