Leesburg, FL
(
Oct 23, 2026
) -
An 80-year-old Minneola man died after a car struck him on U.S. Highway 27 north of West Pearl Street at 10 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers reported that the pedestrian was standing in the highway’s outer southbound lane and facing west. He was outside a marked crosswalk when the left front of a 2021 Toyota Corolla struck him.
The man was transported by helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center with critical injuries. He was later pronounced dead.
The Corolla was driven by a 21-year-old man from Tavares who was not injured. According to the Highway Patrol report, the driver was wearing a seat belt and stayed at the scene after the collision.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Families affected by a fatal pedestrian crash in Minneola can request available crash records and retain related medical and insurance documents. A qualified Florida attorney can explain how state law and insurance coverage may apply to the circumstances without assuming fault or a particular outcome.
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