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Sanford man dies after being hit by another car following minor accident, troopers say

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Published  August 7, 2025 2:29pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A Sanford man died on Wednesday night after being hit by a car.
    • The crash happened after the man was walking following another minor car accident.
    • The driver of the car was not injured during the crash. 

SANFORD, Fla. - A Sanford man died on Wednesday night after being hit by a car while walking following another minor car accident in Pasco County, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say. 

What happened?

What we know:

Troopers say the deadly crash took place around 10:17 p.m. on westbound State Road 56 in Pasco County. 

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The crash involved a Honda Civic, driven by a 40-year-old Sanford man, and a 34-year-old Sanford man who was walking. 

Officials say the 34-year-old Sanford man had just been involved in a minor crash, east of Shops Lane, when he then walked into the path of the Honda Civic and was hit. 

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The man was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. 

The driver of the Honda Civic was not injured during the crash. 

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. 

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). 

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