A 66-year-old High Springs man was hit and killed by a pickup truck on July 23 while walking on U.S. Highway 27, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Here’s what we know:
When did the incident happen?
July 23 at about 11:13 a.m.
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Where did it happen?
South of High Springs on U.S. 27 (State Road 45), near its intersection with Northwest 172nd Street.
The FHP news release
According to the FHP, a 66-year-old Newberry man was driving a pickup truck north on U.S. 27 at the same time the High Springs man was walking in the roadway, causing traffic to backup in both directions…