A 47-old man has died after a crash in Marion County on Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Troopers said this crash happened around 12:18 p.m.
According to a news release, a pickup truck was traveling north on County Road 315.
A pedestrian was walking south in the middle of the lanes and heading toward the vehicle.
Trooper said the 19-year-old driver did not see the man until the last moment.
Investigators said as a result, the car hit the pedestrian, who was wearing dark clothing.
The pedestrian died at the scene, and the truck driver was not injured.
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Source: wftv