FHP: 2 pedestrians killed in St. Augustine crash

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Two pedestrians were killed in a crash involving a vehicle Tuesday night in St. Augustine, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The crash was reported about 8 p.m. and shut down State Road 16 at Interstate 95. 

36-year-old Eric Blanton from Hastings Florida was identified as one of the pedestrians. FHP has not released the name of the second pedestrian.

Troopers said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The driver was not injured in the crash and charges are pending.


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