The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a 73-year-old pedestrian died after he was struck by an F-150 on State Route 54 in Pasco County.
FHP said a Ford F-150, driven by an 82-year-old Wesley Chapel man, was headed eastbound on Route 54 at about 1:20 p.m. on Jan. 19.
The report said the pedestrian, a Zephyrhills man, attempted to cross the highway, East of Coats Road.
The pedestrian entered the path of the vehicle and was struck by the F-150, per FHP.
FHP said the pedestrian was transported to the hospital and later died from injuries sustained during the crash.
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