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CLERMONT, FL – Authorities said a woman walking on U.S. Highway 192 in Lake County was struck and killed by a car early Sunday morning.
According to the Leesburg-News, the incident took place near Town Center Boulevard in Clermont. A report from the Florida Highway Patrol indicated that a woman was walking south across the westbound lanes of U.S. 192 shortly before 4:30 a.m. when she entered the path of a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro.
The pedestrian, a 37-year-old Davenport woman, was hit by the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver of the Camaro, a 21-year-old woman, stayed at the scene following the crash.
The FHP said the pedestrian was not walking in a marked crosswalk at the time the accident occurred.
At Whittel & Melton, our team of experienced Lake County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys is here to help you if or a loved one have been the victim of a pedestrian accident. We handle all the details of your case and fight for fair compensation so that you can leave the worry to us and focus on recovering. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.