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A Suffolk resident, identified as 40-year-old Travis Lassiter, was struck and killed while attempting to cross Pruden Boulevard on Wednesday evening, according to Suffolk Police.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. in the 2300 block of Pruden Boulevard. Authorities say that Lassiter was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road and was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle remained at the scene and the wreck is currently under investigation, and no further information has been released.