Daytona Beach, FL (September 24, 2021) - Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to the scene of a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday evening. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 1 near South Ridgewood Avenue.
According to police, the woman tried to cross the road when she was hit by a blue 2003 Dodge Caravan. The Caravan was traveling southbound on U.S. 1 at the time of the accident. The driver remained on the scene and spoke with police. The van was towed from the scene and processed as part of the investigation. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation. The deceased pedestrian was not immediately identified.
No further information is available.
Florida is one of the more deadly states in the nation for pedestrians. According to statistics, a fatal pedestrian accident happens about once every two hours. A pedestrian crash in Daytona Beach can bring devastating and severe injuries, including death.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim's family following this fatal Daytona Beach pedestrian accident.
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