According to the Florida Highway Patrol on 11/20/24 at approximately 4:26 pm, a traffic crash occurred on US 27 near Lake Isis Avenue, Highlands County.
A 2010 Ford Explorer, driven by an 18-year-old male out of Frostproof, Florida, was traveling north on US 27, approaching the intersection of Lake Issi Avenue.
Pedestrian (59-year-old Male from Avon Park) was traveling east, attempting to cross the northbound US 27 travel lanes.
The Ford Explorer collided with the Pedestrian on Northbound US 27.
The Pedestrian sustained critical injuries was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.
The crash remains under investigation.
