CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (June 3, 2025) — A tragic collision Monday night claimed the life of a woman who was struck while attempting to cross a major highway in Citrus County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on June 2, when a Ford Explorer traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 19, just south of U.S. 98, struck a female pedestrian.
Investigators say the pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been released, entered the roadway under unclear circumstances and walked directly into the path of the oncoming SUV. The vehicle, driven by a 27-year-old woman from Citra, was unable to avoid the collision.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, while the driver remained on site and is cooperating with authorities. No other injuries were reported, as the Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash.
It remains unclear why the woman was attempting to cross the highway at that location.
