A Friday night crash left one pedestrian dead after being hit while attempting to cross traffic.
Florida Highway Patrol says a 63-year-old man was running alongside the westbound lane of Pinto Circle towards the intersection of Mission Boulevard and was hit by a truck.
The truck was driving South on Mission Valley Road, approaching the intersection around 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials say the crash is under investigation.
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