Tallahassee, FL : A 57-year-old Palm Bay woman died after being struck by a vehicle on Friday, July 7, 2017

A 57-year-old Palm Bay woman died after being struck by a vehicle early Friday.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Maritza Morales was attempting to cross Palm Bay Road at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard when she stepped into the direct path of a Ford truck driven by 48-year-old Robert Pilieci, also of Palm Bay.

The accident occurred at 4:40 a.m.

Palm Bay Road reopened around 8:30 a.m.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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