Blind Man Struck, Killed While Walking On Street In Maryland
MOUNT AIRY, Md. (AP) - Authorities say a blind man was struck and killed by a motorist at a Maryland intersection.
Maryland State Police say the incident occurred about 8:45 p.m. Friday on Ridge Road at Windermere Way in Mount Airy.
Investigator said that 49-year-old Rodney L. Featherstone, who is blind and was wearing dark clothing, was in the northbound lanes of Ridge Road when he was struck by a Ford van.
Police say Featherstone was directly in the travel path of the van, whose driver was unable to avoid him.
Featherstone died later at Carroll Hospital Center.
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