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Pedestrian-involved crash in Portland leaves Connecticut woman dead

Pedestrian-involved crash in Portland leaves Connecticut woman dead

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A Connecticut woman was killed when she was struck by a car Wednesday night in Portland.

Portland police say the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Franklin and Congress Streets. 66-year-old Cynthia Karst of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was crossing the intersection on foot when she was hit by a car. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

No charges have been filed against the driver, a 36-year-old man from Portland.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Portland police.

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