BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Tragedy struck on Thursday evening when an 86-year-old driver from Indialantic hit and killed an elderly pedestrian on State Road A1A, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol.

According to the authorities, the incident occurred as the driver was traveling south on the highway near Eau Gallie Boulevard, just as the pedestrian attempted to cross the road.

The official statement noted that the pedestrian was not using a designated crosswalk and inadvertently stepped into the vehicle’s path.

Consequently, the vehicle collided with the pedestrian, leading to the unfortunate accident, officials stated.

The driver emerged without injuries, but the pedestrian, an 81-year-old woman from Indian Harbour Beach, succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, as confirmed by the release.

Currently, no further details have been disclosed regarding the incident.