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Pedestrian killed in Marion County crash, troopers say — Winter Garden Community news

A 78-year-old man died in a crash late Friday night on U.S. 441 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers say a sedan was traveling north near Southeast 11th Avenue when the driver struck the man, who was walking in the road. Troopers say The pedestrian died at the scene, and the driver was not injured.Northbound lanes of U.S. 441 were temporarily closed during the investigation but have since reopened. The crash remains under investigation.

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