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Upper Tantallon man killed after exiting truck on Hwy 103

Halifax District RCMP survey the scene after a fatal collision on Highway 103 on March 21st, 2017. Jennifer Grudic/Global News

A 54-year-old Upper Tantallon man is dead after leaving his vehicle on Highway 103 near Timberlea, N.S., Tuesday evening.

Halifax District RCMP responded to the collision on Highway 103 between exits 3 and 4 inbound just after 5:15 p.m.

According to a release, the victim stopped his pickup truck to check the cargo in the back. After he left his vehicle, a car headed in the same direction struck him and his truck.

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The highway was closed for a number hours while police conducted an investigation.

The investigation into the collision in continuing.

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