The incident took place on Interstate 75 near US 27 at about 9:30 p.m.
Ocala, FL – A man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Ocala on Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened on Interstate 75 near US 27 at about 9:30 p.m.
According to FHP, a 44-year-old Brooker man was stopped on the east-paved emergency lane when he tried to dart across the lanes of travel and was hit by a sedan.
Other vehicles reportedly swerved to avoid the pedestrian but the sedan driver was unable to avoid the victim and struck him.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
The accident is under investigation.