A man was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the pedestrian tried running across the highway near Southwest Eighth Street when he was hit, at around 6:25 a.m. on Saturday. He died as a result of his injuries.
Four southbound lanes were shut down during the investigation but have since reopened.
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Source: wsvn
