An investigation is underway in Tamiami Tuesday morning after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a pickup truck, authorities said.
The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened in the westbound lanes of Southwest 8th Street just east of Southwest 137th Avenue.
According to FHP, the pickup truck was traveling west on Southwest 8th Street when it collided with the pedestrian who was walking on the roadway.
The pedestrian died at the scene, while the truck remained.
Video shows FHP vehicles blocking off the roadway as the body of a victim is covered by a yellow tarp.
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The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened in the westbound lanes of Southwest 8th Street just east of Southwest 137th Avenue.
The pedestrian’s identity was not released.
No arrests were made.
The deadly crash is blocking the westbound lanes.
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