ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed Monday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on US-1 at Interstate 95 in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers responded to the wreck around 5:20 a.m. in the northbound lanes.
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According to a crash report, the pedestrian, only identified as a man, was walking on US-1 when he stepped into the path of an oncoming pickup truck. FHP said the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk.
Troopers said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The pickup driver, a 63-year-old Daytona Beach man, was uninjured.
An investigation is ongoing.
** FATAL CRASH - Ormond Beach **
— “Trooper Steve” Montiero (@TrooperSteve_) January 9, 2023
US-1 x I-95
- NB Lanes BLOCKED
- Alt: Plantation Oaks Blvd#Monday #Crash pic.twitter.com/A8ybTPufwP