From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash at the intersection of SR436 and Sheeler Avenue between a vehicle and a person attempting to cross SR436 Monday afternoon.
According to a press release issued by the FHP, a pedestrian attempting to cross SR436 in a personal mobility device from the south to the north was struck by a man driving a Jeep SUV who was making a left turn to travel east on SR436. The front of the Jeep struck the pedestrian, who was transported to the hospital and later died of their injuries from the crash. The driver of the Jeep was not injured.
No other details are known. The identity of the pedestrian was not released, pending notification of next of kin. The crash remains under investigation.
This is a breaking news story and it will be updated.
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