SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 77-year-old woman from The Villages tragically lost her life after being hit by a car on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 7:12 AM on Old Mill Run, east of Buena Vista Boulevard, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say a 23-year-old woman from Leesburg was driving a Toyota Corolla eastbound when the pedestrian attempted to cross the road and was struck.
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The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
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