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News: Man walking in Lake County struck and killed by pickup truck

LAKE COUNTY, FL – State troopers are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred in Lake County early Monday morning.

According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, a man was walking on Lake Mack Drive near Evergreen Drive when the incident took place at 5:01 a.m.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the pedestrian was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck going north on Lake Mack Drive.  He died after being taken to Advent Health DeLand.  The victim, a 51-year-old man from DeLand, was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.

The Ford driver and a 1-year-old boy in the pickup were not injured.

At Whittel & Melton, our team of experienced Lake County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys is here to help you if or a loved one have been the victim of a pedestrian accident. We will review the circumstances of your case and help you explore your options for seeking financial compensation. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

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