PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man hit by a van in Providence died at the hospital overnight, according to city police.

Michael Demaula, 78, was struck while crossing the street at the intersection of Branch Avenue and Abram Street late Thursday night, police said.

The driver of the van remained at the scene.

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