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Fatal Pedestrian Crash North W Street Pensacola Claims Life of 69-Year-Old Man

A 69-year-old Pensacola man died Monday night after being struck by a southbound sedan while crossing North W Street near Van Pelt Lane. Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the fatal crash in Escambia County.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash North W Street Pensacola Claims Life of 69-Year-Old Man

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Fatal Pedestrian Crash North W Street Pensacola Claims Life of 69-Year-Old Man

A 69-year-old Pensacola man died Monday night after being struck by a southbound sedan while crossing North W Street near Van Pelt Lane. Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the fatal crash in Escambia County.

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Escambia County A 69-year-old Pensacola man died Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle on North W Street in Escambia County.

Details of Fatal Pedestrian Crash North W Street Pensacola

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on North W Street, just north of Van Pelt Lane.

Troopers reported that the pedestrian was walking westward across North W Street in front of a Casey’s gas station when he entered the path of a southbound sedan operated by a 77-year-old Pensacola woman.

Emergency Response to Fatal Pedestrian Crash North W Street Pensacola

The driver was unable to see the man in time to avoid the collision, FHP said.

Escambia County emergency medical personnel transported the pedestrian to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver was wearing her seat belt and was not injured in the crash.

In accordance with Florida Highway Patrol policy regarding victim notification and Marsy’s Law, the names of the individuals involved have not been publicly released

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