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'Batman' who visited sick kids killed as car hits Batmobile

<p>Lenny B Robinson, 51-yr-old man who drove a custom-made Batmobile and dressed as the caped crusader to visit hospitalised children, was struck by a car on a highway near Maryland, after his Batmobile broke down</p>

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Washington: Lenny Robinson, locally known simply as Batman, died on Sunday night in Hagerstown, Maryland, when he was struck by traffic after his 'Batmobile' broke down on the side of the road. The 51-year-old, also known as 'Route 29 Batman' was known for dressing up in a Batman's costume to cheer up sick children in hospital.

Dark Knight  no more: Lenny Robinson, also known  as ‘Route 29 Batman’ was  famous for dressing  up in a Batman’s costume to cheer up sick children in hospital. Pic/AFP
Dark Knight no more: Lenny Robinson, also known as 'Route 29 Batman' was famous for dressing up in a Batman's costume to cheer up sick children in hospital. Pic/AFP

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