Fort Walton Beach pedestrian killed

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Fort Walton Beach pedestrian killed

Updated: Saturday, 05 May 2012, 1:35 PM CDT
Published : Saturday, 05 May 2012, 10:46 AM CDT

WALA Staff Report

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla (WALA) - The Florida Highway Patrol says a 40-year-old Fort Walton Beach man was killed Friday night while he crossed Racetrack Road and was hit by a truck.

Troopers say Wilmer Rodrriguez-Rodriguez was walking north across Racetrack Road near Patrick Drive shortly after 8:30 Friday night when he was hit by a truck.

The Highway Patrol says Rodrriguez-Rodriguez crossed the eastbound lanes, stopped in the median and then stepped into the westbound lanes.

Troopers say the victim was struck by a truck driven by 36-year-old Shawn Cogan of Fort Walton Beach.

They say Cogan was not able to avoid Rodrriguez-Rodriguez.

The victim was taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

As of now, no charges have been filed in the case.

We'll have the latest on this story on FOX10 News at 9 p.m.

Fort Walton Beach pedestrian killed

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