68-Year-Old Hit and Killed on Lakeland Highway, Police Say

Lakeland man fatally hit while walking across US 98 at Crystal Lake Drive

Lakeland police say it appears the vehicle had the green light and the pedestrian walking sign indicated do not cross.

68-year-old hit and killed on Lakeland highway, police say

The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday in the 1300 block of U.S. 98 South near Bartow, police said.

Pedestrian hit and killed by Tesla on U.S. Highway 98 in Lakeland: LPD

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Tesla In Lakeland Crosswalk

LAKELAND, Fla. – A 68-year-old Lakeland man was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a Tesla while crossing US Highway 98 South. The incident occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m. near the 1300 block of US 98 South. According to the Lakeland Police Department, Jerald King, 68, of Lakeland, was attempting to cross US Highway […] Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Tesla In Lakeland Crosswalk