A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed on a highway in Pawtucket on Saturday night, Rhode Island State Police said.
Officers identified the victim as 57-year-old Ricardo Masariegos, affiliate WJAR-TV reported. Police say they believe Masariegos was homeless.
The crash happened on Interstate-95 south near Exit 27 around 9 p.m., according to WJAR.
Police said Masariegos was crossing the highway when he was hit by a car in the high-speed lane, WJAR reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
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