Pedestrian dies on U.S. 23 after apparently being struck by tractor-trailer

12/5/2013

A pedestrian had died after being struck apparently by a tractor-trailer about 10:10 p.m. today on southbound U.S. 23 near Monroe Street in Sylvania.

A Life Squad was dispatched, but the pedestrian, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial reports were that the man was walking along the side of the freeway, authorities said.

Sylvania police are investigating.