A Friday night drive turned tragic in Davenport when a pedestrian was struck and killed on the onramp to I‑4 eastbound from US‑27 northbound. Deputies were dispatched at about 8:01 p.m., and emergency crews shut down the ramp and nearby lanes while investigators worked the scene. Traffic on I‑4 and surrounding roads backed up for several hours as authorities collected evidence and cleared the wreckage. Officials said additional details will be released as the investigation moves forward.
Police Response And Road Closures
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on X, deputies responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on the I‑4 eastbound onramp from US‑27 northbound. The agency said deputies arrived at about 8:01 p.m. Friday and urged…..