Sarasota County Traffic
Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by pickup truck in Sarasota County
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From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision in Sarasota County last night that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 8 p.m., a 31-year-old Nokomis man was driving a pickup truck south on Mission Valley Boulevard, approaching the intersection of Pinto Circle.
At the same time, a 63-year-old Nokomis man was running along the westbound travel lane of Pinto Circle, approaching the intersection of Mission Valley Boulevard.
As the pickup advanced, the pedestrian attempted to cross the travel lanes of Mission Valley Boulevard, and they collided.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
The FHP did not release the names of the driver or the pedestrian.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
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