A pedestrian was hit and killed while attempting to cross the Apalachee Parkway in Tallahassee. The accident happened after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night.
The incident took place when a driver in a Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on the inside lane when a pedestrian tried to cross the street. The pedestrian walked right in front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was identified as 47-year-old Charles Leonard. He was rushed to the hospital but died due to his injuries.
The driver of the Kia was not injured. The roadway was shut down while police investigated. Charges are pending.
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