Sarasota, FL (June 7, 2020) - A 33-year-old man from Sarasota was killed in a pedestrian accident on Friday. The crash took place just after 9:20 p.m. on U.S. 41 near Central Sarasota Parkway.
Police say that a 77-year-old driver was traveling southbound in the right lane of U.S. 41 when her sedan struck the pedestrian at the intersection with Livingstone Street. The male pedestrian died at the scene due to his injuries. He has not been identified at this time. The driver was not hurt in the crash. An investigation is ongoing and it is unclear whether charges will be filed.
No further information is available.
About 700 pedestrian accident deaths are reported annually in Florida. This number places our state among the deadliest in the nation for pedestrians. A Florida pedestrian crash can have serious and often fatal consequences. Sadly, many pedestrians will lose their lives due to the negligence of motorists on our roadways.
Our condolences go out to the family who lost their loved one in this Sarasota pedestrian crash.
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