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Man standing along Florida's Turnpike killed after being struck by truck: FHP

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  August 31, 2023 9:05am EDT
Osceola County
FOX 35 Orlando

Deadly crash on Florida Turnpike

A portion of the Florida Turnpike is closed following a deadly crash overnight in Osceola County. All southbound lanes are blocked on the Turnpike at mile marker 240 (US-192) in St. Cloud, troopers said.

ST. CLOUD, Fla. - A man standing along the Florida Turnpike was killed in a crash in Osceola County overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said it happened shortly before 2 a.m. southbound at mile marker 240 – Kissimmee Park Road – in St. Cloud. 

According to officials, a Ford F-150 was being driven south on the Turnpike when it collided with the driver of a Ram 1500 pickup truck hauling a boat trailer.

The man was standing outside his vehicle on the outside shoulder of the Turnpike when the Ford F-150 failed to stay in its lane, striking him and the back of the boat trailer.

The 47-year-old Trevor, Wisconsin man, died at the scene, FHP said. The other driver was not hurt. 

One outside lane is blocked in the area as troopers investigate.