Woman hit, killed while crossing street in Manatee County: FHP

BRADENTON, Fla. - A pedestrian was hit and killed during a crash on Saturday night, according to troopers.

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 61-year-old Bradenton man was driving an SUV north on 9th Street East, north of 301 Boulevard East around 10:45 p.m.

Officials say an unidentified woman was walking in an easterly direction, from the west sidewalk of 9th Street East. She walked across the southbound travel lanes, and entered the direct path of the SUV, according to authorities.

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Troopers say the SUV hit the woman north of the 301 Boulevard East intersection.

The woman died at the scene of the crash, according to FHP. The crash is still under investigation.

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