A tragic incident occurred on Sunday evening before 9 p.m. when a 20-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while standing outside his disabled pickup truck. The accident took place on International Speedway Boulevard near Red John Drive in Volusia County. The young man's truck, a 1997 Ford F250, was reported to have been partially obstructing traffic in the westbound lane of the boulevard, as per ClickOrlando.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) states that the 20-year-old man, a resident of Spring Hill, stood in the hazardous path of traffic where he was hit by a 2017 Ford F250. The driver, a 67-year-old woman, and the male passenger, also 67, were from DeLand and remained unharmed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, highlighting the grim reality of roadway dangers. According to troopers, staying inside your vehicle with emergency flashers and headlights on is generally safer, particularly on busy roads or under the cover of night, as noted by WESH.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to this fatal encounter.
