Pedestrian killed in crash in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A 49-year-old man died in a crash on State Road 70 Sunday after being struck by three vehicles.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the first vehicle was traveling in the fast lane of State Road 70 west of 15th Street East. Another vehicle was in the westbound lane of the same road. The pedestrian was crossing State Road 70 and was struck by the first car, throwing him into the path of the second vehicle. A third vehicle then hit the man.

Manatee County EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene.

The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit continues to investigate this traffic accident. No charges have been filed at this time.

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