VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a man who was walking on U.S. 92 in Volusia County overnight was knocked down in a hit-and-run, leading to his death after subsequently being struck by multiple vehicles that also fled the scene.
The initial driver was traveling westbound in the outside lane of U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard), east of Calle Alto Vista, when their left side mirror struck the man around midnight, troopers said.
According to an FHP crash report, the pedestrian — identified as a 54-year-old Deltona man — was walking north across the westbound lanes of U.S. 92 when he was struck. Troopers said he was not in a marked crosswalk.
The man was knocked down by the impact and was then struck by multiple other vehicles that did not stop, according to the report. He was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at *347 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
FHP is still investigating.
If involved in a crash, stay at the scene, call for help, and follow these steps:
1. Make sure you and any passengers are okay. Remain calm.
2. If possible, move to the side of the road. Remove your keys if you get out of your vehicle, move off the roadway, and stay in a safe area.
3. Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or a vehicle is inoperable.
4. If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Get the name, driver license, insurance, and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and information if you can’t write it down and then file a report online.
Learn more about hit-and-run penalties here.
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