Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on US-41 and Judd Road in North Fort Myers<\/p>\n
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on US-41 near Judd Road in North Fort Myers around 9 p.m. Friday night, according to the Florida highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
FHP says that a 17-year-old girl from Cape Coral was driving on US-41, on the outside lane, approaching Judd Road.<\/p>\n
The pedestrian, a 59-year-old man from Fort Myers, was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of US-41 from Judd Road, directly in front of the driver.<\/p>\n
The car hit the pedestrian, and he sustained critical injuries. He was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
Drivers and witnesses expressed their sorrow over the fatal accident.<\/p>\n
“It’s very tragic,” said driver Isabella Lapresti.<\/p>\n
Neighbors near the scene reported seeing traffic build up as troopers investigated the crash.<\/p>\n
“I couldn’t really tell what happened,” Javier added. “I only saw one car. Normally in these incidents, multiple cars will be there. Then I see the wrecks. I assume somebody got hit.”<\/p>\n
Drivers in the area are now hoping there are ways to save the next life.<\/p>\n
“Adding some lights down the street would definitely help,” Lapresti said. “those yellow, pedestrian signs with the flashing lights, possibly miles before, the next crosswalk.”<\/p>\n
FHP says the crash remains under investigation. <\/p>\n
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