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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Pedestrian struck and killed on Interstate 75 by hit-and-run driver

A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning on Interstate 75 in Marion County.

The Ormond Beach man was walking northbound on the interstate, about a half-mile from Mile Marker 348, when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The incident occurred about two miles south of State Road 200 in the early morning hours and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, a Florida Highway Patrol report states.

FHP troopers are searching for a 2014-15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT (work truck edition) with damage to the front light headlight assembly and right front fender sections.

To provide information and tips, contact the FHP at (800) 387-1290, Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 369-6880 or Cpl. Jessica Sabo at (352) 512-6646.