Police: UF student fatally struck while crossing Gainesville street
FILE - Gainesville, University of Florida, campus entrance with students.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A University of Florida (UF) student crossing a Gainesville street was killed on Wednesday by a moving vehicle.
The Gainesville Police Department said that the incident happened on West University Avenue at approximately 10:49 p.m. on Wednesday. A pedestrian was crossing the street when a vehicle struck the person.
They said that paramedics pronounced the pedestrian, who was identified as a University of Florida student, dead at the scene.
MORE NEWS: FDA advisory panel to make decision on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vehicle was reportedly described as a BMW sedan and was last seen traveling northbound on Northwest 20th Drive.
Those with any information on this incident is asked to contact Officer Page at 352-393-7744.