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Portland city vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian crash on Congress

Portland city vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian crash on Congress

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Portland police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash involving a city vehicle, officials said.

Portland’s Director of Communications Jessica Grondin said a commercial dump truck hauling snow hit a 58-year-old Portland man near the intersection of Congress Street and Blueberry Road just after 3:45 a.m.

The man died from his injuries, Grondin said.

The driver of the truck has been identified as Donald Penney, 49, of South Portland, Grondin said.

Officials said the accident remains under investigation at this time and they are currently looking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash.

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