Naples,FL : Pedestrian struck, dragged under car on US 192 on may, Saturday 27th 2017

A pedestrian was struck and dragged underneath a vehicle Saturday night, killing him, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Pedestrian identified as Jamel Brown, 37, of Naples
Crash happened Saturday night along US 192
The crash occurred just after 10:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 192 at Magic Landings Boulevard, near Gateway High School.

Jamel Brown, 37, of Naples, was hit by a car and died at Osceola Regional Medical Center.

Brown was walking across U.S. 192 when he was struck by a 2002 Ford Focus and dragged underneath the vehicle, troopers said.

The Ford Focus went off the side of the road and hit a traffic sign support before coming to a stop. The driver, Yashira Gonzalez Diaz, 25, of Kissimmee, was wearing a seat belt but sustained minor injuries, according to FHP.
The crash is still under investigation. No charges have been filed.


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Pedestrian struck, dragged under car on US 192