Man Killed in Volusia County Pedestrian Accident on Old New York Avenue

Man in wheelchair fatally hit by car on Old New York Avenue near Ridgewood Avenue in Volusia County

Volusia County, FL. – A man in a wheelchair died after being struck by a car on Saturday night in Volusia County.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 10 p.m. on Old New York Avenue near Ridgewood Avenue.

An 84-year-old DeLand man was in a wheelchair and was crossing Old New York Avenue when he was struck by a 2013 Hyundai Genesis traveling eastbound.

The man was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.