The Upper Moreland Township Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Thursday, November 5 at approximately 6:35pm in the westbound lanes of W. Moreland Road at Ellis Road.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling in the curbside lane. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.

The operator of the striking vehicle remained at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information related to this incident is asked to contact the Upper Moreland Township Police Department at 215-657-4700.

Upper Moreland police were assisted at the scene by the Second Alarmer’s Rescue Squad, the Upper Moreland Township Fire Department, Abington Township police, the Eastern Montco Regional Crash Team, Roslyn Fire Police, and Enterprise (Hatboro) Fire Police.

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