LEESBURG, Fla. – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Leesburg, according to police.
Officers responded around 8:37 p.m. to Citrus Boulevard just north of North Shore Drive.
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Investigators say a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by a 66-year-old man, struck a pedestrian in the outside lane.
The pedestrian, 52-year-old Matthew Davis of Leesburg, suffered life-threatening injuries. He was treated at the scene by first responders before being taken to UF Health Leesburg Hospital, where he later died, police say.
Northbound lanes of Citrus Boulevard were closed for about four hours as officers conducted their investigation.
The crash remains under investigation by the Leesburg Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 352-787-2121.