Man Killed in Citrus County Pedestrian Accident on Highway 19 near W Merrivale Lane

The pedestrian was walking across the road and was hit by a southbound tractor-trailer operated

Citrus County, FL. – A 35-year-old man from Weeki Wachee died after being struck by a car on Thursday afternoon in Citrus County.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 19 near just south of W Merrivale Lane.

The pedestrian was walking across the highway and was hit by a southbound tractor-trailer operated by a 50-year-old Ocala man.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.