BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A pedestrian was killed after troopers said he was struck by three vehicles on a Manatee County highway on Sunday evening.
At 6:54 p.m. the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the intersection of SR-70 and CR-638 in South Bradenton for a deadly crash.
Troopers said a 25-year-old woman in an SUV was traveling westbound on SR-70. To the right of her, a 43-year-old man in a Sedan was also traveling west, followed behind by a 28-year-old man in an SUV.
Meanwhile, a 49-year-old Bradenton man was walking south across SR-70 from the north grass shoulder. Officials said he entered the westbound lanes of SR-70, right in front of the first driver.
The 25-year-old woman struck the pedestrian, who was thrown across the westbound lanes.
The pedestrian was then struck by the Sedan, as well as the SUV following behind.
According to troopers, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
FHP continues to investigate the crash.
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Source: wfla
