BRIDGEWATER, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- New York State Police are continuing to investigate an accident on Monday that killed a pedestrian from Utica.

New York State Police were called to State Route 8 near Mapledale Road in the Town of Bridgewater at approximately 11:50 pm on Monday, August 11. A preliminary investigation found that the car -- being driven by 71-year-old Lysle Jones of Leonardsville -- was traveling southbound on Route 8.

At the same time, a pedestrian -- identified as 50-year-old Ju Nine -- crossed in front of Jones' vehicle. Jones' vehicle struck Nine, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, the investigation by New York State Troopers is still ongoing.

New York State Police were assisted at the scene by the Bridgewater Fire Department.

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