An elderly woman trying to walk across a busy road without lights was struck and killed late Friday.
Here’s what we know about the crash:
Where was the crash? Near the 6600 block of Southwest 80th Avenue, close to the Calesa Township community.
Which agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol.
What happened? Troopers said the 77-year-old woman was attempting to cross 80th Avenue from east to west when a Subaru Outback SUV driven by a 74-year-old man traveling south in the same lane struck her.
The driver stopped and remained at the scene, authorities said. Officials said the man’s 76-year-old wife was a passenger in the SUV. According to police, they both live in the area and were on their way home.
The Marion County Fire Department said the victim was pronounced deceased at 9:48 p.m. FHP officials said the victim also lived nearby. Neither the driver nor his wife knew the victim, authorities said.
The couple, who were not injured in the crash, looked distressed and watched as troopers conducted their investigation.
Before the crash, FHP officials said, the pedestrian was riding in a golf cart when she decided to get out and walk.
Several people related to the victim were at the scene and appeared shaken, officials said.
Pedestrian death: Jacksonville woman struck by vehicle while walking on SR 200 in SW Ocala has died
Was the road blocked? Yes, in both directions by FHP and a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The roadway was dark and there were no street lights.
Contact Austin L. Miller at austin.miller@starbanner.com
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