SOMERSWORTH, N.H. —

A man and his dog were struck and killed on Old Rochester Road in Somersworth, police say.

Police responded to the area of Old Rochester Road near Hickory Lane for a report of a motor vehicle crash versus a pedestrian and his canine.

When police arrived, they located a man who was not conscious or breathing in the roadway.

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After life-saving efforts were performed, the man died at the scene as a result of injuries suspected to have been caused by being struck by a vehicle.

The man's canine was also deceased on scene.

The vehicle and operator remained in the area and cooperated with the investigation.

The roadway was closed for several hours due to the investigation.

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