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Pedestrian dies after hit by SUV in east Oak Cliff neighborhood, police say

The crossing light was on “no crossing” when the SUV hit the man.

Push button for crosswalk signal in downtown Dallas.(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)

By Lana Ferguson

A man died Saturday after being struck by a SUV while he was in a crosswalk in the east Oak Cliff neighborhood, according to Dallas Police.

The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was using a crosswalk in the 3800 block of E. Illinois Avenue around 9 p.m. when a gray 2011 GMC Terrain SUV hit him.

The crossing light was on “no crossing” when the SUV hit the man in the middle of the three-lane roadway, police said. The driver “immediately stopped” and remained at the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital where he died.

It does not appear that any charges have been filed.

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