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Albemarle Police release ID of Charlottesville man killed in Friday night 29 pedestrian crash

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CHARLOTTESVILLE (WINA) – Albemarle Police have released the identity of the person killed Friday night in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident on 29 near Rio Road. Police say 53-year old Harry Steven Allen of Charlottesville was among three pedestrians  crossing northbound Seminole Trail where the road separates for the grade  interchange when two of them were struck.

Allen died at the scene. Another of the pedestrians was taken to UVa in unknown condition.

Albemarle Police say the incident is still under investigation… and the driver, who remained at the scene, continues to cooperate. There are no pending charges at this time.

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