Pedestrian hit, killed by car on Blanding Boulevard near Jefferson Avenue

FL-511 photo. (News4JAX.com)

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed Thursday night after they were hit by a car on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

In a report, FHP says an 84 year old man was driving a sedan south on State Road 21 and struck a pedestrian crossing the road.

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The pedestrian died and troopers say the driver stayed near the scene. Officials are working to identify the pedestrian.

The crash blocked southbound lanes of Blanding and a northbound turn lane.


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