Orange City, FL (June 1, 2020) - A 51-year-old woman died after she was hit by an SUV in Orange City on Monday, June 1st. The pedestrian crash happened on Enterprise Road at the intersection with Grand Plaza Drive.
According to a report, an officer with the Orange City Police Department was responding to an emergency call. At the same time, a woman was attempting to cross the roadway in the same area. The police SUV struck the woman, whose name has been not released at this time. The pedestrian died at the crash scene while the officer was not injured.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
Florida is one of the deadliest states in the nation for pedestrians. With about two pedestrian deaths reported each day, pedestrians and drivers must always remain alert when they are on the roadways. Even a single act of negligence or a moment of inattention can result in a catastrophic outcome.
Our thoughts and most sincere condolences are with the family of the pedestrian in the aftermath of this fatal accident in Orange City.
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