A pedestrian was struck and killed by two vehicles on U.S. 1 near MM 89 on Plantation Key on Thursday evening, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The call came in around 7:10 p.m. of a male who was reportedly attempting to cross the highway just north of Seminole Boulevard. According to FHP, a 78-year-old man from Key West was struck by a GMC Yukon and Toyota Rav 4. Both vehicles were traveling south when they hit the man, who troopers say was in the roadway.
Troopers say the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
FHP swiftly arrived on scene to investigate the crash. Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies also arrived to divert traffic from U.S. 1 to the Old Highway. Islamorada Fire Rescue was also on scene. The highway was shut down for more than an hour.
FHP doesn’t immediately release the names of those involved in the crash, including victims. That’s due to a law passed in 2018 by 62% of Florida voters that protects victims in certain incidents like crashes and crimes.
The incident remains under investigation.
