The Brief
- A 78-year-old pedestrian died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Dundee Road near Overlook Drive, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
- Investigators said the man was carrying a flashlight while crossing away from a crosswalk, but the driver failed to see him.
- Deputies closed eastbound lanes for roughly 2.75 hours, and officials confirm no criminal charges are anticipated in the crash.
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while trying to cross Dundee Road near Overlook Drive with a flashlight, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Dundee Road crash investigation
What we know:
Deputies responded at 9:55 p.m. to the scene between Winter Haven and Dundee on Dundee Road (State Road 542).
PCSO said a gray 2007 Toyota Camry traveling east hit the 78-year-old man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.…