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UPDATE: Pedestrian killed east of Stratford

Police have identified a 77-year-old pedestrian who died after he was struck crossing Highway 8 in Perth East.

Andrey Ginovker of Stratford was struck by an eastbound sedan just east of Stratford at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night.

Perth County OPP, fire and paramedic services attended the scene.

Ginovker was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. The male was then transported to a trauma centre where he was pronounced dead.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

The Perth County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

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