MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A pedestrian walking along US-441 in Marion County was struck and killed Saturday night by a vehicle.
- Pedestrian, 59, dies after being struck by vehicle
- Troopers say man was walking on the side of US-441
- Pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the 59-year-old pedestrian was walking next to his bicycle on the southbound inside lane of US-441.
A man driving a Mazda 3 was approached the pedestrian but allegedly did not notice him on the roadway until the left front side of the vehicle hit the pedestrian.
Troopers say as a result, the pedestrian was thrown into the grass median, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver in the Mazda 3 reportedly veered off the road and into the grass shoulder of US-441, coming to a stop.
No further details are available yet.