Montco teen killed walking with friends on Pa. road

    Authorities say a teenager was struck and killed by a car while walking with three friends along a suburban Philadelphia road.

    Police and prosecutors in Montgomery County say 15-year-old Dennis Kee of Hatfield was struck just after 11:30 p.m. Friday on Route 309 in Hatfield Township.

    He was taken to Lehigh Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead an hour later.

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    The Lehigh County coroner’s office said Kee died as a result of the crash and ruled the death an accident.

    Authorities said the vehicle was found in a nearby parking lot and the driver was interviewed. Police have not announced any charges in the case.

    Officials are asking anyone with information about the crash to call them.

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