Person struck, killed by tractor-trailer while checking tire on I-70 shoulder in Frederick County

A person is dead after being struck by a tractor-trailer while checking a tire on the shoulder of a Frederick County highway.

The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday along the westbound lanes of Interstate-70 near Harmony Road in the Myersville area.

Authorities say the person pulled off onto the shoulder of the roadway and was checking on a front tire when they were struck.

The crash is under investigation at this time.

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