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A 66-year-old man crossing North Main Street in the early morning hours died Monday after being struck by a vehicle, police said.
No charges have been filed pending an investigation into the incident, the second traffic-related fatality so far this year, investigators said.
Gary Dale Krause was pronounced dead at the scene in the 3700 block of North Main, according to a news release from the Taylor Police Department.
Police were called to the scene at 6:11 a.m. after Krause was hit by a black 2014 Dodge driven by a 19-year-old Houston resident, the release noted.
According to investigators, the vehicle was headed south on the roadway when it struck Krause, who was crossing the lanes.
After news of the incident became public, several residents took to social media to say a protected crosswalk needs to be installed on that stretch of road.
“At this time, there are no charges pending,” the news released stated. “The investigation into this fatal collision continues.”
