VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said a 71-year-old man died after trying to cross International Speedway Boulevard early Saturday morning.
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FHP said the crash happened around 12:00 a.m. in Volusia County.
According to a news release, a 2024 semi-truck with the trailer was traveling eastbound on West International Speedway Boulevard, approaching Grande Champion Boulevard in the outside lane.
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Investigators said a pedestrian was walking in the southerly direction and entered the eastbound lanes of West International Speedway Blvd.
Troopers said the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk and entered the direct path of the semi-truck.
According to FHP, the semi-truck struck the pedestrian and was pronounced dead on-scene.
The truck driver was not injured and remained on-scene, troopers said.
FHP said the crash remains under investigation.
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