Lehigh Acres, FL (March 13, 2021) - A landscaper working near the road was killed in a pedestrian crash in Lehigh Acres on Saturday. The incident took place on State Road 82 near Bell Boulevard and Eisenhower Boulevard.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a man from Clewiston was hit by an SUV that was traveling in the inside lane of the roadway. The victim, a 68-year-old man from Clewiston, was working inside dashed lane dividers in a construction area. The pedestrian died at the accident scene. The driver of the SUV was identified as a 37-year-old man from Cape Coral. There is no word at this time on whether any charges are expected to be filed.
No further information is available.
Pedestrian accidents in Florida take place multiple times per day. Many of these accidents result in death or serious injuries for the victim. Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable crash victims as they have little protection from the force and impact of a collision.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this pedestrian accident in Lehigh Acres.
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