1 Killed in Manatee Pedestrian Accident at Lockwood Ridge Road and 55th Avenue Drive

A sedan was traveling south on Lockwood Ridge Road in the right lane when it struck a pedestrian

Manatee Pedestrian Accident
1 Killed in Manatee Pedestrian Accident at Lockwood Ridge Road and 55th Avenue Drive

Manatee, FL. – A man died after being hit by a car on Monday evening in Manatee.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8 p.m. in the area of Lockwood Ridge Road and 55th Avenue Drive East.

A sedan was traveling south on Lockwood Ridge Road in the right lane when it struck a pedestrian who was walking east across the road.

The 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

The 90-year-old driver of the car and a 91-year-old passenger were unhurt.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.