Lenny Robinson had been posing as the DC Comics superhero and visiting sick children in hospitals since 2001. The 51-year-old was killed Sunday night after being hit by oncoming traffic.
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Lenny Robinson, locally known simply as Batman, died Sunday night in Hagerstown, Maryland, when he was struck by traffic after his vehicle broke down on the side of the road.
The Maryland native had earned nationwide acclaim over the years for his dedication to the superhero role, frequently visiting nearby hospitals to cheer up sick children.
Local police received a call around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night about a collision on the highway.
According to a Hagerstown Police Department report sent to BuzzFeed News, an investigation revealed that Robinson, 51, had experienced engine trouble on the road and pulled over to examine it, though his car was still "partially in the fast lane."
An approaching Toyota Camry hit Robinson's car and him. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Robinson first made headlines in March 2012 when he was pulled over by police officers in full Batman costume, driving a black Lamborghini that served as his Batmobile.
Officers did not ask him to remove his mask. One even asked to take a photo with him while another ran his license plates.
Dashcam footage of the encounter quickly spread across social media, earning him the title of "Route 29 Batman."
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