Pennsylvania woman dies after crash in Hernando County: FHP
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A 46-year-old woman from Montandon, PA died at a local hospital after being hit by an SUV on Thursday night, according to officials.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a Toyota RAV4 was headed west on Spring Hill Drive just after 7 p.m.
According to troopers, the woman was walking east of Air Commerce Boulevard in the travel lanes which were dark and wet from recent rain.
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Authorities say the driver, a 64-year-old Thonotosassa woman, could not see the pedestrian at first and then tried to avoid hitting her. Despite the driver's efforts, the Toyota hit the pedestrian.
The 46-year-old was taken to the hospital and died later that night, according to officials. FHP says the driver was not injured.