Sumter County, FL (January 24, 2021) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal pedestrian crash in Sumter County on Friday, January 22nd. The crash happened just before midnight near County Road 44A.

According to troopers, the pedestrian was walking in the outside lane of the roadway. At the same time, a pickup truck and an SUV were traveling eastbound on State Road 44. The 23-year-old pedestrian was hit by both vehicles. When rescue crews arrived, they pronounced the unidentified pedestrian dead at the accident scene. There were no other injuries reported in the crash and there is no word on whether charges are expected to be filed.

Anyone with information regarding the accident is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800.

Florida experiences more than 500 pedestrian deaths each year. In fact, a fatal pedestrian crash in Florida is reported about once every two hours. In addition to fatal accidents, many other victims will suffer life-altering injuries in Florida pedestrian crashes each year. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable, especially on poorly-lit roadways and at night or in the early morning hours when visibility is lower.

We would like to extend our condolences to the victim's family after this tragic pedestrian accident in Sumter County.

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