St. Augustine man fatally struck by car while crossing SR 24 in Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a car while trying to cross State Road 24, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash happened around 6 a.m. at State Road 24 (Waldo Road) and Northeast 57th Street.

A 34-year-old Gainesville woman was driving a sedan northeast in the left lane when a 50-year-old St. Augustine man attempted to cross the roadway directly in front of the car, FHP said. The pedestrian failed to yield the right of way and was struck by the front of the vehicle, troopers said.

FHP said the roadway was not lighted at the time of the crash and the pedestrian was not wearing reflective or high-visibility clothing, reducing visibility to approaching traffic.

The driver was wearing a seat belt and was not hurt, troopers said. The pedestrian died at the scene.