Pedestrian killed after being hit by 2 SUVs on I-95 in Flagler County: FHP

PALM COAST, Fla. - A man is dead after being hit by two vehicles on Interstate 95 in Flagler County early Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

The deadly crash has shut down multiple lanes on a section of northbound I-95 near Palm Coast Parkway.

What we know:

Troopers say the crash occurred at 3 a.m. in the I-95 northbound lanes near Palm Coast Parkway. As of now, the right and center lanes remain closed.

According to an FHP press release, a Nissan Rogue was traveling in the outside lane, with a Ford Edge following behind it.

A 20-year-old man from New York City reportedly stepped into the northbound lanes and was struck by both vehicles, which were unable to avoid him, officials said.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by Flagler County Fire Rescue.

What we don't know:

It remains unknown why the man entered traffic on I-95. It is also unclear when the affected lanes will reopen.