LARGO, Fla. — A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man died after being struck by a car while crossing the highway on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Troopers said a Toyota RAV4, driven by a 65-year-old Largo man, was going southbound on U.S. 19 just after 10:30 p.m. when it exited onto Ulmerton Road.
While making a left turn, the car hit the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the highway.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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